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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The Texas Department of Transportation is asking for the public's help in shaping a new master plan for the city of Fort Worth. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026 After it was finished, the house didn’t reflect her master plan, but at least there was now a good kitchen and refreshed water lines. Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026 Established in its long-term master plan, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey forecasts that the port will almost double its container volumes by 2050. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026 Expanding recreation and year-round programming The master plan emphasizes expanding recreational opportunities and making Falls Park active in every season. Vanessa Carlson Bender, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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