consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
Synonyms of consultantnext
1
: one who consults another
2
: one who gives professional advice or services : expert
consultantship noun

Examples of consultant in a Sentence

They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system. a consultant in public relations to a number of large corporations
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Only two new directors have joined the Capri board in the past five years, a strategy consultant who now chairs the audit committee, and the CEO of Bacardi International. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026 The president agreed, and our team of consultants performed a CT scan. Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 2 Jan. 2026 Hall of Famer Troy Aikman has been brought on as a consultant for the team's search process, ESPN reported Friday. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026 The first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, Aikman brings nearly 40 years of knowledge to this consultant role. Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consultant

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consultant was in 1697

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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consultant. Accessed 4 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

consultant

noun
con·​sult·​ant
kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt
1
: a person who consults another
2
: a person who gives professional advice or services

Medical Definition

consultant

noun
con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəlt-ᵊnt How to pronounce consultant (audio)
: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services

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