planbs

noun

UK /plæn biːz/

US /plæn biz/

Plan Bs are backup plans you use if your first plan does not work.

She always keeps a couple of plan Bs in case the weather ruins the picnic.

SYNONYMS

backup plans fallbacks alternatives contingencies reserve options

RELATED WORDS

contingency backup fallback alternative safety net

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Extra choices kept ready in case the main choice fails.

The coach had several plan Bs ready if the star player got hurt.

3. Second-choice arrangements made ahead of time for an event.

We made plan Bs for the wedding in case it rained.

4. Spare ways to finish a task when the usual way is blocked.

The team wrote down plan Bs for every step of the project.