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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At least two chances to build on a scrappy 1-0 lead, to put some space between you and John Tortorella’s master plan. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 May 2026 Carlsbad’s City Council approved the Bressi Ranch master plan in 2003 for the development of 623 homes. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026 Corbière and Portier’s report notes delays in the implementation of a master plan for security equipment, which was devised during the time of des Cars’ predecessor. News Desk, Artforum, 14 May 2026 The key will be for the Phillips Park Foundation to work with the city of Aurora to finalize a master plan for the park, according to Mesiacos. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 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 27 May. 2026.

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