Synonyms of map

map 1 of 2

noun

ˈmap 

as in chart

an illustration of certain features of a geographical area

a wall map of the United States

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chart
• plan
• plat
• plot
• ground plan
• relief map

map

2 of 2

verb

as in to plan

Related Words

• plan
• design
• shape
• engineer
• lay out
• maneuver
• frame
• devise
• manipulate
• hatch
• scheme
• cook (up)
• plot
• brew
• jockey
• concoct
• compass
• counterplot
• conspire
• intrigue
• contrive
• machinate
• put up
• collude
• connive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of map

Noun

First Street, a climate risk modeling company in New York City, discovered more than twice as many Americans live in dangerous flood-prone areas than FEMA's maps suggest, leaving many homeowners and even local officials unaware of the risk. — Laura Sullivan, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026

Another 9-10 minutes later, and my auto-map was back to looking how it was supposed to. — Joe Salas august 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

Other models, like Dive-LD and Dive-XL, are used to map the seafloor and perform missions that are too dangerous or impractical for human divers. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

The program helped the United States map enemy radar networks, monitor naval deployments, and improve electronic intelligence during the Cold War. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing map

• all over the map
• map (out)
• road map