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
We talked to our financial planner about how to save enough money for retirement.
… 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
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
Charles Sargent 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
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Military planners could send the incoming Marines to Kharg Island, off Iran’s Gulf coast and about 400 miles from the Strait of Hormuz.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon, however, sees the threat landscape as rapidly evolving, with small drones becoming a growing concern for military planners.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Or the planner may work on an ongoing hourly fee, with an estimate of total costs.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Luxury wedding planner Vikramjeet Sharma, who organized the celebration, says his clients spend anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million on these elaborate multi-day events.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
The Pentagon, however, sees the threat landscape as rapidly evolving, with small drones becoming a growing concern for military planners.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Or the planner may work on an ongoing hourly fee, with an estimate of total costs.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Luxury wedding planner Vikramjeet Sharma, who organized the celebration, says his clients spend anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million on these elaborate multi-day events.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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