planner

[plan-er]

noun

1. a person who plans.

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

planner

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of planner¹

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

Example Sentences

The move is part of Berlin’s preparations for what war planners call an “all of society” approach to war.

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The eventual tax savings are still substantial, and if you don’t take advantage, it’s like “cutting off your nose to spite your face,” says Bethany Dever, a certified financial planner at Rockland Trust.

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If they succeed in boosting Europe’s resilience, the planners think they cannot just ensure victory, but also make war less likely.

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“Be sure to ‘pay yourself first’ before you spend a dollar on deals,” financial planner Benjamin Daniel advised.

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Jorie Johnson, a financial planner at Financial Futures, said clients anticipating a bonus before the end of the year have been asking about utilizing the megabackdoor Roth.

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