largestdevelopments

noun

UK /ˈlɑː.dʒɪst dɪˈvel.əp.mənts/

US /ˈlɑːr.dʒɪst dɪˈvel.əp.mənts/

The biggest new things that are being built or made.

The largest developments in the city include a new park and a tall building.

SYNONYMS

biggest projects major constructions greatest expansions largest undertakings

RELATED WORDS

construction growth building progress expansion

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The most important new ideas or changes in a subject.

The largest developments in science this year came from space research.

3. The biggest pieces of land where many new homes are built.

The largest developments on the edge of town have hundreds of houses.

4. The most significant new events or turns in a situation.

The largest developments in the story happen near the end.