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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Kat Chan, nutritionist and author of Substack’s Full Serving, champions it as one of the most grounding ways to start the day, particularly in colder months. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 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, 27 Feb. 2026 The locker room, which has received upgrades in recent years, received a B, and the team nutritionist received an A-minus, just as the food/dining accommodations did. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026 According to Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, founder of Real Nutrition in New York City and lead nutritionist for Butcher Box, this amount helps set the tone for blood sugar, appetite, and energy for hours. Michele Ross, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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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