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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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians. Renée Onque, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025 The defense attorney said the child had complex medical issues and Lewis was following a nutritionist's recommendation. Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025 Her grandmother went to Pratt and became a nutritionist, so good food and intentional cooking became a priority in Shaw-naé’s family early on. Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025 Vincent, the team's captain, stars in the next book,The Defender, alongside sports nutritionist Brooklyn — who's also Scarlett's best friend and daughter of the football team's coach, per the book's synopsis. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 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 15 Nov. 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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