nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025 The top players now have teams—coach, hitting partner, physio, nutritionist, sometimes a psychologist—which lessen their lonely crusader status. Thomas Swick september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025 Grateful for my chef/nutritionist/witch. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 Leadership takes energy, stamina and mental clarity, so every CEO should have a physician, a dentist and even specialists like a nutritionist or therapist in their wellness corner. Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nutritionist

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritionist was in 1921

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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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