game plan

noun

Synonyms of game plannext
: a strategy for achieving an objective
game-plan
ˈgām-ˌplan How to pronounce game plan (audio)
intransitive verb

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The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region. what's our game plan for touring the city?
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The lessons shared Monday weren’t intended to help coaches draw up better game plans. — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 Even at 36 years old, Thompson is a three-point threat with size at 6-5 who defenses must game plan for. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Reporters repeatedly asked Mayor Johnson on Tuesday about his game plan if Springfield legislators do not release the funds. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 Schultz said the game plan and being on the same page with catcher Edgar Quero were important factors on the day. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game plan was in 1941

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game plan

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: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a
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