itinerary
/ai'tinərəri/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A proposed route of travel: A detailed plan or schedule of a journey, including the places to be visited and the times of arrival and departure.
- A guidebook for travelers: A book or document that provides information and guidance for a journey or tour.
- An established line of travel or access: A regular or fixed route followed by travelers or transportation.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The travel agent emailed us the complete itinerary for our European tour.
- He consulted an old itinerary to find interesting sites off the main tourist path.
- The ancient Silk Road was a major trade itinerary connecting East and West.
Advanced Usage
"To follow an itinerary": To travel according to a pre-arranged plan.
- We decided to follow the itinerary closely to make the most of our short vacation.
"A packed/full itinerary": A schedule that is very busy with many activities.
- The conference has a packed itinerary with lectures from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Variants and Related Words
Itinerant (adj): Traveling from place to place, especially for work.
- An itinerant preacher traveled between villages.
Itinerary can function as an adjective in some contexts (e.g., itinerary map), though this is less common than its use as a noun.
Synonyms
- Route: A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
- Schedule: A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
- Agenda: A list of items to be discussed at a formal meeting (similar in concept to a plan, but not specifically for travel).
Related Phrases
"To stick to the itinerary": To not deviate from the planned schedule.
- Our guide insisted we stick to the itinerary to ensure we saw all the major landmarks.
"To deviate from the itinerary": To depart from the planned route or schedule.
- We deviated from the itinerary to explore a charming little village we passed.
Related Idioms
- "The journey, not the itinerary": An expression emphasizing that the experiences along the way are more important than strictly following a plan.
- Sometimes you have to remember it's about the journey, not the itinerary.
Noun
- a proposed route of travel
- a guidebook for travelers
- an established line of travel or access