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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The city will reimburse the corporation up to $280,000 for consultant fees, and an additional $20,000 for administrative expenses. Everton Bailey Jr, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 Wang won election to the Arcadia City Council in November 2022 with assistance from Sun, who at the time, was her fiance and campaign consultant. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026 Mette Lykke, the CEO of Too Good To Go, started her career as a McKinsey consultant, but couldn’t ignore the pull towards entrepreneurship. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 Their mother, Ellen, is working in Italy, serving as a player development consultant for the American women’s team. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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