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planner

American  
[plan-er] / ˈplæn ər /

noun

  1. a person who plans.

  2. a book, similar to a desk calendar, for recording appointments, things to be done, etc.


planner British  
/ ˈplænə /

noun

  1. a person who makes plans, esp for the development of a town, building, etc

  2. a chart for recording future appointments, tasks, goals, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of planner

First recorded in 1710–20; plan + -er 1

Example Sentences

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You can’t beat a 529 account if your goal is saving for education, says Tim McGrath, a certified financial planner with Riverpoint Wealth Management in Chicago.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

To save money, she agreed to move her portfolio elsewhere, but she was genuinely distraught over the loss of what she believed was a friendship with the financial planner.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

When a newlywed clashed with his wedding planner, Marchand helped the groom walk off his bad mood, driving slowly behind him in a golf cart and periodically offering water.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

For Sean Fernando’s wedding at Adare Manor in Ireland last year, New York luxury event planner Marcy Blum helped the groom stage a golf competition on the grounds of the nearly 200-year-old castle landmark-turned-resort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

He was a methodical planner, but he was feeling his way.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill

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