nutritionist

noun

nu·​tri·​tion·​ist nu̇-ˈtri-sh(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
nyu̇-
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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According to a Chicago Tribune profile, White Sox owner Bill Veeck hired Roy Rivas in 1976 at the old Comiskey Park, and went from serving lunch out of his station wagon to operating out of a restaurant-style kitchen and working with nutritionists. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 In order to avoid sleep disruption, both nutritionists say coffee is best consumed in the morning. Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026 Expats hype Vietnam for its affordability Mia Moore, a holistic nutritionist, lives just minutes from the beach in Da Nang. Windsor Johnston, NPR, 23 Apr. 2026 In 2018, Curp started an 18-month program to become a nutritionist. Xitlalic Montelongo, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutritionist

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nutritionist was in 1921

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“Nutritionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutritionist. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nist How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

Medical Definition

nutritionist

noun
nu·​tri·​tion·​ist -ˈtrish-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce nutritionist (audio)
: a specialist in the study of nutrition

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