master plan

noun

: 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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The proposal to redevelop the hall comes as Little Rock officials are hoping to push forward on the recommendations of a downtown master plan that was adopted last year. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 16 Nov. 2025 There is always a master plan shrouded in secrecy and protected by code words. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025 The company’s national expansion wasn’t part of some master plan to conquer the showbiz landscape. Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and city officials have also worked to improve the park system amid the city’s rapid growth through the Good Natured greenspace initiative and GreenPrint Fort Worth, a master plan for parks, recreation and open spaces. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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