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

Event planners are preparing for the return of corporate events, with 59% predicting an increase in on-site meetings at a company’s headquarters and 60% expecting more in-person off-site meetings, according to a Cvent survey of more than 600 European event professionals. —Zahir Khoja, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

However, high-end planners can cost significantly more. —Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025

Given a set of variables, optimization seeks to find the most efficient solution and is used by financial planners, shipping logistics managers, and athletic trainers, among many others. —Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025

For example, mission planners will need to ensure that nothing from Mars could end up contaminating the Earth. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• urban planner