plan B

noun

: an alternative plan of action for use if the original plan should fail

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Having a plan B ahead of time can spare you a last-minute scramble. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 The Forest owner has been pondering his options That is not unusual — the Greek shipping magnate always likes to have a plan B in place. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 His plan B was to get a chainsaw and cut down the tree with cat in it. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 The lesson here is simple: Build a plan B to ensure business continuity while AI systems are learning. Ankit Kumar Agarwal, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plan B

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plan B was in 1977

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“Plan B.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20B. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

Plan B

trademark
used for a preparation of levonorgestrel intended to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure
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