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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Meyer recommends that people who are unsure about their leaves' health contact an arborist who typically offers services to assess diseases. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 Meyer recommends people unsure about their leaves' health to contact an arborist, which typically offers services to assess those diseases. Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2024 Contractors and homeowners can request an inspection or contact the city's Office of Buildings via phone or in-person at City Hall to speed up the storm repair permit process. Caveat: To remove a hazardous tree, first contact the city arborist and file the appropriate paperwork within five days. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024 Customers can call the city’s arborist at (818) 957-4425 to participate or fill out a form online. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 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 21 Nov. 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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