master plan

noun

Synonyms of master plannext
: a plan giving overall guidance

Examples of master plan in a Sentence

He has a master plan for becoming a millionaire. my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Parks master plan funding has already been used to construct or revitalize several other playgrounds, walking trails and other recreation facilities around Blue Springs. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Cepero said in her memo that the Filthy Organics projects fits seemlessly with the Solid Waste Authority’s master plan. Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 These closures are part of the district’s facilities master plan, which is intended to help Fort Worth ISD manage revenue loss from declining enrollment. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 2026 The nominations should therefore be better aligned with community master plans and local economic development plans and strategies, Fikri said. Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of master plan was in 1914

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“Master plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/master%20plan. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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