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

Researchers will examine how generative AI could reshape the role of Army planning teams, identify the cognitive skills future planners will need and improve workflows to ensure the technology helps maintain a strategic advantage on the battlefield. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Boise’s current Historic Preservation Plan — the framework that the city uses to answer those questions today — is almost historic itself, said senior planner Josh Wilson. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

Local government brought transportation planners and civil engineers, emergency managers and first responders, neighborhood leaders and environmental organizations, parents and business owners to the same table. — William Cogswell, Time, 24 July 2026

And as always, consult a financial advisor or retirement planner for tailored guidance. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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