arborist

noun

ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rist How to pronounce arborist (audio)
: a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees

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City arborist Mark Miller, who leads the Urban Forest Program, is focusing on replacing aged laurel oaks on public lands where many trees have reached the end of their life cycle and have become vulnerable to hurricanes. Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2024 Maria is the senior litigation paralegal at GE Appliances, and Daryl is the city arborist and green advisor for the City of St. Matthews. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 Advertisement In 2020, Jeremy Spilsbury was serving as bishop of his ward, a volunteer role in addition to his job running a small arborist business. Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 Kovar teaches this technique, called technical tree climbing, to outdoor enthusiasts as well as professional arborists. Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arborist 

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arborist was in 1755

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“Arborist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arborist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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arborist

noun
ar·​bor·​ist ˈär-bə-rəst How to pronounce arborist (audio)
: a specialist in the care of trees

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