plan B

noun

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

Examples of plan B in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The loss of a solid Saudi plan B This de-escalation of Saudi-Houthi tensions was critical in enabling the Gulf kingdom to quickly pivot its oil exports from its east coast ports to the west coast after the Strait of Hormuz was blocked in March 2026. — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

But the couple had to pivot and come up with a plan B after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the Knicks' parade and championship celebration details, which coincided with the date, time and venue of McCall and Katsnelson's wedding ceremony. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 June 2026

But Jonathan and Rizo have plan B in place on taking out Aubry if Tiffany wins immunity. — Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 20 May 2026

Trump’s tariffs plan B in motion The Supreme Court’s ruling means Trump can’t use IEEPA to justify his sweeping tariffs. — Ella Lee, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for plan B

• be
• bee
• bree
• cree
• fee
• flea
• flee
• free
• gee
• ghee
• glee
• he

Medical Definition

Plan B

trademark

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