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itinerary

noun/aɪˈtɪnərəri/Band 7

Last updated 21 July 2026

In short

“itinerary” is a Band 7 noun that means a planned route or schedule for a journey. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.

Meaning

A planned route or schedule for a journey.

Example sentences

Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.

  • Our itinerary includes three cities in five days.
  • She drew up a detailed itinerary for the trip.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

scheduletravel planroute

Collocations & common phrases

Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.

Collocations

detailed itinerarytravel itineraryplan an itinerary

Common phrases

a packed itinerary

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Frequently asked questions

What does “itinerary” mean?
A planned route or schedule for a journey.
How do you use “itinerary” in a sentence?
For example: “Our itinerary includes three cities in five days.”
What are some synonyms for “itinerary”?
Synonyms include schedule, travel plan, route.
Is “itinerary” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as detailed itinerary, travel itinerary, plan an itinerary help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.

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