plan B

noun

: an alternative plan of action for use if the original plan should fail

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Having a plan B ahead of time can spare you a last-minute scramble. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025 But Jonathan and Rizo have plan B in place on taking out Aubry if Tiffany wins immunity. — Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 20 May 2026 And if Chambliss struggles locking in, the Rebels (13-1) may not find a plan B versus such an elite defense. — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026 The Forest owner has been pondering his options That is not unusual — the Greek shipping magnate always likes to have a plan B in place. — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for plan B

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of plan B was in 1977

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“Plan B.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20B. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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Plan B

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—used for a preparation of levonorgestrel intended to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure
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