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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This was all part of the villain's master plan. Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025 Walker said the next year will include the development of a master plan for the Irvine campus that will deal with the need for future growth. Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025 The City Council will have final approval on the master plan, which would set design guidelines and zoning guardrails on future development, at a later date. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 20 Dec. 2025 The school’s campus master plan will also focus on improving academic facilities, medical innovation, sense of place, athletic facilities, revitalizing Berry Street, connecting the university to the Trinity River and improving the east portion of campus. Samuel O'Neal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for master plan

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jan. 2026.

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