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 best wedding planners orchestrate them like DJs, knowing when to slow down and when to turn up. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Stay organized: Use calendars, planners, or reminder apps to help manage memory problems or mental fatigue. —Brandi Jones, Health, 20 May 2025

This Fjallraven bag can fit a 14-inch MacBook Pro in its laptop pocket, while the large compartment can hold a notebook, a thick planner, and lunch. —Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 18 May 2025

Pro tip: The Eurail app also includes a great trip planner. —Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025

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