arborist
noun
a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests.
arborists
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pluralof arborist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tree-removal pricing can also vary dramatically between companies in the same market, so make sure to shop your tree removal around to three or more certified arborists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
First, he has transformed the 1.84-acre plot into a veritable oasis with the help of professional arborists who have planted a plethora of exotic trees throughout the front and back yards.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 26, 2025
However, arborists and activists agreed that Zone 0 regulations may spell trouble for those working to preserve the Palisades’ natural landscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
In February, arborists arrived to cut down half a dozen trees.
From Slate ● Mar. 6, 2025
This statement is partially corroborated by known characteristics of the growth of the locust, and there are arborists who fully credit this great longevity.
From Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America by Maturin Murray Ballou
