itinerary

UK: /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ | US: /aɪˈtɪnəreri/

Definition
  1. n. a planned route or journey

  2. n. a detailed schedule of events or activities

  3. n. a travel document recording a route

Structure
itiner <journey>ary <noun suffix>
Etymology

itinerary = itiner<journey> + ary<noun suffix>

  • itiner <journey>: From Latin itineris (genitive of iter), meaning "a journey, road, or way."
  • ary <noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns, often indicating "related to" or "connected with."

Etymology Origin:
The word "itinerary" traces back to Latin itinerarium, meaning "a record of a journey." The root iter (journey) reflects movement or travel, while the suffix -ary transforms it into a noun denoting a plan or record. Over time, it evolved from referring to physical routes (e.g., Roman road logs) to abstract schedules. The logical progression ties the concept of a "path" to structured plans, making it a natural fit for modern travel or event planning.

Examples
  1. The tour guide handed us a detailed itinerary for the week.

  2. Her itinerary included visits to three cities in five days.

  3. The app helps you create a personalized travel itinerary.

  4. He lost his itinerary and missed the morning meeting.

  5. The conference itinerary listed keynote speeches and workshops.