master plan

noun

: a plan giving overall guidance

Synonyms of master plan

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Like other cities, Fort Lauderdale has a master plan that dictates where high-rise towers can go. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The partners submitted a pre-development agreement to the Village Board, which was approved on April 21, that provides a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment. — Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

But witnessing the shuttle upright — an idea that emerged out of a Science Center master plan over 30 years ago — is an entirely different thing. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Exod With help from stakes and guy lines, the air beams then hold the tent fabric high and taut, creating a voluminous cabin ready to house a tactical table and everyone who has a stake in drafting the master plan. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for master plan

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