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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In addition to saving part of the trunk for public display, arborists also saved some of the Sycamore Gap tree’s seeds. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025 Ruidoso resident and arborist Jesus Figueroa also shared several videos on Facebook capturing flash flooding rushing through roads and cabins Tuesday afternoon. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 10 July 2025 Norris said Roley grew up in an arborist family, telling reporters that the family climbed trees. Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 1 July 2025 Still, arborists said residents can take several steps to improve their trees’ chances of recovery. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for arborist

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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 Jul. 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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