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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Today’s athletes have strength and conditioning coaches and nutritionists. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 Over the next year, Hoag will work on obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, hospital officials said, and build out the new institute, recruiting surgeons, doctors and nutritionists. Claire Wang, Oc Register, 27 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, 26 Mar. 2026 Their recipes are developed by veterinary nutritionists; plus, it's gently cooked and frozen to eliminate preservatives. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 25 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 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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