planner

noun

plan·​ner ˈpla-nər 

plural planners

1

: a person who plans something

a party planner

a careful planner

often : one whose job is to create a comprehensive or systematic plan or design within a particular field or for a particular project

… the thrust of the book is not location theory or regional economic development, but rather the nuts and bolts of concern to government planners and local chambers of commerce.

—Edward Malecki

While most planners agree that there is enough water in Arizona to support the people currently living there, the allocation and use of water in the Phoenix area is a vital issue for residents …

—Charles Sargent

We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.

2

: something (such as a device, program, or notebook) that provides a schedule and is used for planning activities, travels, etc.

an online trip planner

a monthly/daily planner

Examples of planner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After years of being the go-to trip planner for his family and friends, Henderson launched his own agency, B.A.G. Travel, in 2021. —Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2024

Fortune spoke to wedding planners and etiquette experts to find out whether their requests are warranted and the proper way for guests to react to seemingly controlling requests. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 June 2024

From undated planners to customizable ones, there are all kinds of planners available to purchase. —Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 14 June 2024

Iraq’s yesterday could be China’s tomorrow, as one Chinese military planner put it, somewhat melodramatically, in the aftermath of the U.S. invasion. —Odd Arne Westad, Foreign Affairs, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• urban planner