megaproject

noun

mega·​proj·​ect ˈme-gə-ˌprä-ˌjekt How to pronounce megaproject (audio)
-jikt,
 also  -ˌprō-
: a major project or undertaking (as in business or construction)

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Henry Ford Future of Health Construction is underway in New Center for the $3 billion megaproject from Henry Ford, Michigan State and the Pistons. Joe Guillen, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 This megaproject, which was proposed in December by U.S. power company AES Corporation's AES Andes subsidiary, may be built in Chile's Atacama Desert. Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The company is part of Damac Group, a major presence in Dubai’s burgeoning real estate market that is known for its megaprojects, which include luxury high-rises, hotels and villas in both Europe and the Middle East. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025 Saudi Arabia's ambitions Neom megaproject has passed a significant milestone with the first project within the site opening on Sunday. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for megaproject 

Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megaproject was in 1976

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“Megaproject.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megaproject. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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