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
kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship How to pronounce consultant (audio)
noun

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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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Chains rely on their ability to offer a consistent supply on a huge scale, said Stephen Zagor, a restaurant consultant and adjunct associate professor at Columbia Business School. — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 On the set of the OG Practical Magic, a witch who served as a consultant on the film cursed the production. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 Josh Hader completed the five-hitter after the Astros announced former pitching coach Brent Strom will rejoin the team as a pitching consultant Friday. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 International wellness consultant Joao Santos was there at the time of our visit. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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