professional

Definition

  • n. a person engaged in one of the learned professions
  • n. an athlete who plays for pay
  • adj. engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
  • adj. of or relating to or suitable as a profession

Word forms

Plural
professionals

Example sentences

  1. n.

    She is a professional in the field of marketing with over ten years of experience.

  2. a.

    He gave a professional presentation that impressed everyone in the audience.