itinerary

[ahy-tin-uh-rer-ee, ih-tin-]

noun

plural

itineraries 

1. a detailed plan for a journey, especially a list of places to visit; plan of travel.

2. a line of travel; route.

3. an account of a journey; record of travel.

4. a book describing a route or routes of travel with information helpful to travelers; guidebook for travelers.

adjective

1. of or relating to travel or travel routes.

2. Obsolete.,  itinerant.

itinerary

/ aɪˈtɪnərərɪ, ɪ- /

noun

1. a plan or line of travel; route

2. a record of a journey

3. a guidebook for travellers

adjective

1. of or relating to travel or routes of travel

2. a less common word for itinerant

Word History and Origins

Origin of itinerary¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English, from Late Latin itinerārium, noun use of neuter of itinerārius “of a journey,” from itiner-, stem of iter “journey” ( iter ) + -ārius -ary

Example Sentences

In the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and other areas on the pope’s itinerary, signs abound of furious logistical activity and preparations: Police and security personnel have intensified their presence.

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Delta Air Lines said cancelations are a last resort and that if a new itinerary no longer fits a passenger’s travel needs, it will provide full and timely refunds to those eligible.

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The Foremans' family say they entered Iran with valid visas, a licensed guide and a pre-approved itinerary, as required under Tehran's rules.

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Wu Weiguo, the manager of a travel agency in Shanghai, said that "the biggest impact is on group travel", with 90 percent of his clients requesting refunds for planned Japan itineraries.

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Another teammate might just be returning back to the hotel after a different itinerary of fun.

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Related Words

• guidebook 
• journey 
• path 
• route 
• tour