itinerary
eye-TIN-uh-rair-ee
/aɪˈtɪn.ə.rer.i/
A detailed plan, schedule, or route of a journey.
Focuses on the documented timetable and sequential list of destinations to be visited.
The story behind the word. From Late Latin 'itinerarium' (account of a journey), from Latin 'iter' (journey, path, march). Roman travel guides listed stopping places and distances along major imperial roads.
Word relationships
- schedule: 'Schedule' applies broadly to any time-based plan; 'itinerary' specifically applies to routes and travel stops.
- travel plan: 'Travel plan' is general everyday language, while 'itinerary' implies a structured list.
Commonly confused with
- itinerant: 'Itinerant' is an adjective or noun meaning traveling from place to place for work; 'itinerary' is the written plan.
Word family
- itineraries (noun): Plural form of itinerary.
Collocations
- cruise itinerary
- detailed itinerary
- planned itinerary
- alter the itinerary
Example sentences
- "The cruise itinerary includes stops in Barcelona, Marseille, and Civitavecchia." Cruise booking slip
- "Please review your final travel itinerary to confirm flight times and port departure schedules." Travel agent email
Memory hook
I-TIN-ER-ARY: I Think I Need Every Route And Railroad Yearly. ITER = journey; ITINERARY = travel blueprint.
When not to use
Do not use for a single destination address or an unorganized map.
Fun facts
- The Antonine Itinerary is a famous 3rd-century Roman document listing distances along major Roman Empire roads.
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