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

… 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

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

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

Over 25 percent of proposers hire professionals to make the moment extra special such as photographers, florists and planners. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026

The solution at the center of many estate planners’ designs is a trust. —Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026

As in Option 2, planners would study up to three bus rapid transit locations. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026

Cutting convoy risk Army planners see cargo drones as a way to reduce dependence on traditional resupply convoys. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 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