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

We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.

… 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

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

Prompted by the combat emergence of maneuvering threats like Russia’s Kinzhal and Zircon missiles, European military planners realized traditional air defenses were falling behind. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Utilities, grid operators and infrastructure planners themselves are starting to voice real concerns about data center growth. — Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

In his recent monthly column, IRA expert Ed Slott responded to questions from financial planners trained by his organization. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

That can make payroll contributions more tax-efficient than contributing on your own and claiming a deduction later, said certified financial planner and enrolled agent Andy Panko, the founder of Tenon Financial in Metuchen, New Jersey. — Stephanie Dhue,sharon Epperson, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• event planner
• urban planner

Rhymes for planner

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