plan B

noun

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

Examples of plan B in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But, again, all these spots are well worth the workout, or at the very least, figuring out a plan B for transportation. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2024 The plan B for the marathon swim could see the event take place at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium, where the canoe and rowing events are being held. Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2024 There seems to be no plan B if E. coli levels are too high for the swimming events. Michel Luizet, Robb Report, 15 July 2024 Democrats don’t yet look ready to move on to plan B if Biden doesn’t reassure them. W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for plan B 

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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 20 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

Plan B

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