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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When hotel staff noticed that fronds on the trees were starting to sag, an arborist was brought in to diagnose the problem. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 Rather than simply filling the vacant arborist role, the council opted to create the new position, which will encompass many of the duties previously undertaken by the arborist. Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 According to his obituary, Bricker was a Fort Wayne native who worked as an arborist, or a professional who studies trees, shrubs, vines and other greenery. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024 Outside, rows of flowers, shrubs, and trees are mementos of the Johnstons' past practice as arborists. Shane C Kurup, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 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 Feb. 2025.

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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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