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
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 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
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For example, if there is a sudden shift in consumer demand in a specific U.S. region, planners can redirect inventory to appropriate distribution centers—preventing stock-outs and maintaining high customer satisfaction.
—Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There are many alternatives, however, including pocket-sized planners for traveling and monthly planners the size of a desk.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
About 20% of the renderings came from existing plans created by city planners decades, and in one case, a century, ago.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
It has been used for decades by planners who need to ensure heat safety, like the U.S. military and marathon organizers.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
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Igor Rikalo, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There are many alternatives, however, including pocket-sized planners for traveling and monthly planners the size of a desk.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
About 20% of the renderings came from existing plans created by city planners decades, and in one case, a century, ago.
—Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 31 July 2025
It has been used for decades by planners who need to ensure heat safety, like the U.S. military and marathon organizers.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for planner
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“Planner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planner. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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