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

Event planner Shawna Collins’s daughter said her mom was also on board the aircraft, according to her daughter, per the outlet. —Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

And, as part of the deal, city planners aim to update development protocols to meet the challenges of a more ruthless wildfire regime. —Mark Dee january 27, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026

Its proprietary planner, then, aims to replace the traditionally tedious, labor-intensive methods for aggregating seasonal assortments across brands. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026

Landowners, city planners, or corporations might bulldoze a gillage with little to no notice. —Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 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