plan B

Or Plan B

noun

1. a strategy or plan to be implemented if the original one proves impracticable or unsuccessful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of plan B¹

First recorded in 1975–80; from the assumption that the original plan is “plan A”

Example Sentences

And a group of experts has begun strategizing a Plan B for California property owners so that hundreds of thousands of people are not left uninsured.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is Russia openly planning for Plan B," Sergiu Panainte warns.

From BBC

"It is our main energy to cook," Giulia says, "and we don't have any plan B."

From BBC

Asked whether the race should be ended early, the Vuelta organisers - who have had to shorten a number of stages - insisted there is "no Plan B" and that the race will continue until it reaches its conclusion in the Spanish capital.

From BBC

When this happens, United and their opponents have the same number of players in each area of the pitch, so a Plan B is required.

From BBC

Related Words

• contingency