itinerary

noun

itin·​er·​ary ī-ˈti-nə-ˌrer-ē 

ə-

chiefly British nonstandard -ˈti-nə-rē

plural itineraries

1

: the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one

2

: a traveler's guidebook

3

: a travel diary

Examples of itinerary in a Sentence

Progresses could last for up to two months; they usually took place between July and October, and were carefully planned in advance, with the itinerary being set out in detailed tables … —Alison Weir, Henry VIII: The King and His Court, 2001

On the Sea Paradise itinerary are several exciting dives each week, including a thrilling, must-do dive with manta rays … —Greg Johnston, Rodale's Scuba Diving, December 1995

The ancient buildings and monuments of Luxor were high on the itinerary of the first modern tourists to the Levant … —Robert Fox, The Inner Sea, 1993

We planned a detailed itinerary.

Our itinerary included stops at several famous cathedrals.

I'll mail you a copy of my itinerary so you'll know where to reach me.

Recent Examples on the Web

Between unpredictable weather, a packed itinerary, and long flights, being uncomfortable is not an option. —Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

The Chicago singer-songwriter otherwise known as Lillie West will bring the record on a tour of North America the following month; check out the itinerary below. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2026

Most sail seven-night itineraries, but more lines are putting new ships on short cruises perfect for a quick getaway or a combo cruise-and-theme park getaway. —Josh Roberts, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026

Continue reading to discover the top winners for your itinerary of spring and summer adventures. —Sarah Scott, Parents, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English itinerarie, borrowed from Late Latin itinerārium, from Latin itiner-, iter "journey, route" + -ārium -ary entry 1 — more at itinerant

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for itinerary

• accretionary
• apothecary
• bicentenary
• certiorari
• concessionary
• concretionary
• confectionary
• confectionery
• constabulary
• contemporary
• deflationary
• depositary

Kids Definition

itinerary

noun

itin·​er·​ary ī-ˈtin-ə-ˌrer-ē 

ə-

plural itineraries

1

: the route of a journey

2

: a travel diary

3

: a traveler's guidebook

itinerary adjective

Etymology

Middle English itinerarie "route of a journey," from Latin itinerarium (same meaning), derived from earlier itiner-, iter "journey, passage," from ire "to go" — related to exit, issue, transit