arborist

noun

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

Examples of arborist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But a state law passed in 2019 allows the permitting process to be bypassed if a tree is deemed a safety hazard by a certified arborist. Alyssa Johnson, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024 On road trips with his fiancee across the country as far as Kentucky and Florida, Huston sought out arborists, importers and homegrown hardwood retailers. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for arborist 

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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 29 May. 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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