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

An estate planner can ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes. —True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025

Fraser has to hustle to find an event planner who can put such a demand together in one day for $20,000, the budget allocated for this insane whim. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 July 2025

Yes, and it is encouraged by city and county planners. —Phillip Molnar, Oc Register, 7 July 2025

Later, planners converted the boat into a souvenir shop and stage and positioned it at the park’s entrance. —Abbey Briscoe, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• urban planner

Rhymes for planner

• banner
• branner
• canner
• fanner
• kanner
• manner
• manor
• scanner
• spanner
• tanner