organiser

Everyday

1. A person who plans and arranges an event or activity, like a party, a trip or a sports day. tree →
2. A box, folder, diary or app that helps you keep things in order. tree →

In the lessons

In school life: the organisers of the school fair, a trip organiser, the class party organiser; being a good organiser is a life skill. In everyday life: «a desk organiser», «a pencil organiser», «a personal organiser» (a diary or planner).

Examples

• The organisers of the fun run gave out medals. tree →
• Mum was the main organiser of the school fair. tree →
• I keep my pens in a desk organiser. tree →
• The organiser checked everyone's names on the list. tree →
• She is a great organiser and never forgets anything. tree →
• Thank the organisers for a wonderful day. tree →

Note

Spelling: «organiser» (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ) and «organizer» (USA, Canada and many others). Both are correct; keep one style in one piece of writing. Verb: «organise»/«organize»; noun: «organisation»/«organization».