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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Meanwhile, land use data from the mayor’s office shows that the Kigali master plan has dedicated nearly a quarter of land — 22% — to agriculture. Evelyne Musambi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 Walton has described the Rock Creek Ranch master plan as a future growth hub on Fort Worth’s rapidly growing outskirts. Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, land use data from the mayor’s office shows that the Kigali master plan has dedicated nearly a quarter of land — 22% — to agriculture. ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026 The City Council’s approval on Monday night did not finalize the master plan. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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