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

Some critical projects could be cut, transit planners predict, potentially leaving visitors and regular commuters in traffic jams that Mayor Karen Bass had hoped to avoid. —Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024

My first job was in advertising as an account executive, which eventually evolved into a role as a strategic planner. —Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Oct. 2024

The city’s agreement also mandates that the affordable units be spread across the property instead of concentrated in one area, according to senior city planner Tony Lechuga. —Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024

This information has helped city planners address pollution hotspots and improve urban mobility. —Sandro Shubladze, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• urban planner