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 fair board is also working on a master plan for the long-term future of the fairgrounds and haven’t decided if housing fits into it. Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025 Ecological Design Group assisted with the designs and master plan for the project, and Legacy Construction will be completing the construction, according to Jack. Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2025 Speaking of game changers, Isaac’s master plan went particularly south when Thing regained full control of his actions, resulting in a final battle between Isaac and… himself. Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Sep. 2025 If this week’s master plan reflects a company that is dead set on moving beyond cars, the divergence started back around the time of that second report. Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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