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

Digital Realty’s site project plans were approved by city planners in a 5-2 vote last month. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Wedding planner Alyssa Pettinato said the couple now faces the challenge of finding a new venue and potentially changing the wedding date. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

They were married on March 28, 2026, at The Breakers Palm Beach, working with planner Gabrielle Jaworskyj to bring their vision to life. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

The framework integrates movement selection and execution into a single planner-controller approach. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 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