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

The final boundaries for the Chiefs project are not yet clear, but an early map from last year showed the district covering large portions of Wyandotte and Johnson counties. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

The boundary map the board selected for middle and high schools was the most popular among students, staff, parents and community members, Lambie said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Verb

With its experience in using balloons to map the stratosphere and model atmospheric currents, NASA provided information on how to shoot the balloon down without endangering anyone on the ground. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2026

Their goal was to map where these compact systems can actually turn a profit without being crushed by ballooning construction costs. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing map

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