megaproject

noun

mega·​proj·​ect ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt 

-jikt

also -ˌprō-

: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)

Examples of megaproject in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For decades, Queens has been told to wait its turn while Manhattan got the megaprojects, the federal grants, and the shiny infrastructure. — Peter Peyser, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026

Ugaste's proposal largely follows the megaproject bill model passed by the House in April with more restrictions on the types of projects that would qualify. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 9 June 2026

The megaprojects bill would have had much broader consequences than for the Bears, extending tax breaks to any development worth more than $100 billion. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Danny Pearlstein, a spokesperson for the transit advocacy group Riders Alliance, said America has grown unaccustomed to building megaprojects at this scale, which has contributed to the cost. — ABC News, 13 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for megaproject

• project
• subproject