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Itinerary

UK //aɪˈtɪnə(ə)ri//US //aɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri//

Definition

A detailed plan of a trip, including destinations and times.

In simple words: A plan for a journey, including details about the places to visit.

Examples

Please send me your itinerary for the business trip next week.
We need to finalize our itinerary before the vacation starts.
Her itinerary included stops in Paris, London, and Rome.
Make sure to check your travel itinerary for any changes.
The travel agent provided us with a detailed itinerary for our tour.
An itinerary is essential for long trips to stay organized.
After reviewing the itinerary, we decided to add an extra day in New York.
Always double-check your itinerary for flight times.

Usage notes

Commonly used in travel contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler terms like 'plan' may suffice. More formal than 'schedule'.

Grammar pattern

itinerary + object

Memory hint

Think of 'it-in-a-tery' – it’s all the places you’ll be visiting in your journey.

Collocations

travel itinerary
detailed itinerary
itinerary planning
business itinerary
itinerary changes

Synonyms

schedule
plan
route
program
agenda

Common mistakes

Confused with 'agenda', which is more related to a list of items to discuss.
Using 'itinerary' as a verb, which is incorrect.
Incorrectly assuming it only refers to travel plans; it can also include detailed schedules.