You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for May 13.

International Hummus Day

Today’s word is plan B.

Plan B noun [singular]

an action or set of actions for doing or achieving something that can be used if the preferred method fails

It's time I put plan B into action.

The alternative Plan B for funding the stadium calls for a contribution of $7.5 million a year from taxpayers for 30 years.

Professional extermination is always a plan B, but this service can be expensive, complete success is not guaranteed and cleanup can be time-consuming.

— Michael Pollick, chicagotribune.com, "How to get rid of fleas," 18 Apr. 2021

Toss a pair of traction devices into your pack, and if all else fails, have a plan B in mind, such as an exploration of the lower-elevation foothills section of the parks.

— Emily Pennington, Outside Online, "These Are the 5 Deadliest National Parks," 8 Apr. 2021

Plan B trademark

Medical Definition of Plan B

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

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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