game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an objective

game-plan

ˈgām-ˌplan 

intransitive verb

Synonyms of game plan

• plan
• strategy
• blueprint
• program
• scheme
• project
• master plan

Examples of game plan in a Sentence

The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region.

what's our game plan for touring the city?

Recent Examples on the Web

Trotter, who was wearing a lemon-yellow hoodie, with brown hair tied back in a bun, reminded me of a coach who was reviewing the day’s game plan. — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026

Atlanta’s quarterback uncertainty should produce a conservative, run-heavy game plan, while Carolina has every reason to slow the game down after surrendering 59 points in Week 1. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Rookie coach Mike LaFleur had an excellent game plan and QB Jacoby Brissett executed it well to lead Arizona, which was a 9 ½-point underdog. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Brady’s game plan was excellent, and the Bills negated what could be the best pass rush in the league. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for game plan

• businessman
• canavan
• caravan
• constantan
• dragoman
• fisherman
• handyman
• harmattan
• journeyman
• marianne
• middleman
• minivan

Kids Definition

game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a