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

Wilson will need to put together a great game plan to stop the dynamic Alabama offense led by star quarterback Ty Simpson, who could very well be a first-round pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. —Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025

Roush expects the offense to be even more motivated by the chance to face a Hall of Fame coach known for his defensive game plans. —Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025

Edison will put together a great defensive game plan and execute it to beat Huntington Beach. —Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025

Buffalo presented the Chiefs with a blitz-adverse and coverage-heavy game plan, sending just four rushers at the quarterback, yet still delivered Patrick Mahomes one of the most painful losses of his career. —Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025

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