consultant

noun

con·​sul·​tant kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt 

1

: one who consults another

2

: one who gives professional advice or services : expert

consultantship

kən-ˈsəl-tᵊnt-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• adviser
• advisor
• consigliere
• counsel
• counselor
• counsellor

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Naomi Rougeau Naomi Rougeau is a writer, editor, and creative consultant, who, despite being based in New York for more than a decade, keeps one cowboy boot firmly planted in her native Texas. —Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025

The typical gum base contains two to four types of synthetic plastics or rubbers, Gwendolyn Graff, a confectionery consultant, told me. —Hannah Seo, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2025

While not universal, some marketing teams and consultants are organized around channel expertise. —Cody Greco, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The company relies on consultants for management, strategic planning, and operational support. —Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for consultant

• exultant
• resultant

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 

: one (as a physician, surgeon, or psychologist) called in for professional advice or services