Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

geologist

[jee-ol-uh-jist] / dʒiˈɒl ə dʒɪst /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

We found out that the daughters of the geologist Leonard Horner invited Darwin to come over for a visit—in Maōri, which they thought would impress the world traveler.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

But the Planning Commission, whose five members are appointed by San Bernardino County supervisors, ordered the geologist to revise his findings and granted the vested rights to the quarry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

The possibility eventually drew the attention of Gordon Osinski, a planetary geologist at Western University who also directs the Impact Earth database.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

This year former engineer turned social media geologist Luisa Hendry will be on hand to study the stones and, if necessary, settle disputes.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

“Seems the coal vein took a turn it shouldn’t have and now it’s going the wrong way. I think the geologist is about to get the boot.”

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool

"Our findings could help geologists reinterpret other ancient continental interiors where similarly large gaps occur in records, offering a better understanding of how Earth's continents have changed over hundreds of millions of years."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

Part of the problem, Nadrowski said, is that mining companies are run by geologists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

But he had ordered the structure built on an unstable foundation, without consulting independent geologists or engineers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

It could be days or even weeks before the full picture of what happened and what we can learn from it is known - but for planetary geologists, this accidental collision is a scientific gift.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

In 1953, after sinking a series of experimental bores, university geologists agreed that the site was indeed anomalous and attributed the deformed rocks to some ancient, unspecified volcanic action.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson


Vocabulary lists containing geologist

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com