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

Although the slippers looked nearly identical, a consultant for the Smithsonian analyzed slight differences in the pairs and determined that the ones that were sold on Saturday were in many of the most famous scenes of the movie. —Hank Sanders, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024

Faye McCray is a leader, speaker, and consultant with a unique career trajectory that spans law, media, and wellness. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024

Another way to leverage your love for travel is to become a travel consultant or agent, engineering bespoke travel experiences for individuals and corporate entities. —Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

Arthur Seale was a former police officer and Exxon security consultant who was fired in 1987, officials said at the time. —Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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