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

The difference makes the Roth a favorite among financial planners and policy makers, says IRA expert Ed Slott, who recently released the book The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder. —Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2024

Use organization tools such as planners, reminders and alarms on devices, calendars, etc. Break difficult tasks into smaller steps (write down each step). —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024

Speers grabbed an emergency box of all the important family documents, her laptop, jewelry, a day planner and some clothes. —Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024

Also, the long-term benefits of the RNC, which drew around 50,000 visitors, will be even greater by giving Milwaukee a global profile for meeting planners and others, Williams-Smith said at a Monday meeting of the Greater Milwaukee Committee civic group. —Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1716, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planner

• urban planner