psychiatrist

noun

psy·​chi·​a·​trist sə-ˈkī-ə-trist 

sī-

plural psychiatrists

: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry

Examples of psychiatrist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the end, the two-night NBC special received a total of four Emmys and a nomination for Joanne Woodward, who played the title character’s psychiatrist. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026

During those court proceedings, a psychiatrist testified Truelove had bipolar disorder symptoms and stopped taking medications. — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Creator mental-health advocate Shira Lazar and psychiatrist turned creator Judith Joseph chatted in the bathroom line. — Avery Stone, Time, 31 July 2026

The 60-minute documentary will be hosted by Dr Max Pemberton, a full-time NHS psychiatrist. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

psychiatrist

noun

psy·​chi·​a·​trist

sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst, 

sī-

: a specialist in psychiatry

Medical Definition

psychiatrist

noun

psy·​chi·​a·​trist sə-ˈkī-ə-trəst  sī- 

: a physician specializing in psychiatry