megahit

noun

mega·​hit ˈme-gə-ˌhit How to pronounce megahit (audio)
: something (such as a movie) that is extremely successful

Examples of megahit in a Sentence

His latest movie was a megahit. the band's latest album is a megahit
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Madden is best known for playing Robb Stark in HBO’s megahit series Game of Thrones in the fantasy drama’s first three seasons. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 June 2025 As previously reported, the fifth and final season of the megahit series will debut in three parts: the first four episodes will drop on Nov. 26; the next three will drop on Dec. 25; and the final episode will premiere on Dec. 31. Joe Otterson, Variety, 5 June 2025 Their last megahit, Deadpool and Wolverine, was out in July. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 What began as an independent film — facing numerous obstacles, including financing challenges — quickly evolved into a global phenomenon that redefined the action genre and launched three megahit sequels. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for megahit

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megahit was in 1977

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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megahit. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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megahit

noun
mega·​hit ˈmeg-ə-ˌhit How to pronounce megahit (audio)
: something (as a movie) that is extremely successful
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