megahit

noun

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

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His latest movie was a megahit. the band's latest album is a megahit
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The Golden Globes’ awards committee has denied Lionsgate’s bid to have its megahit Michael Jackson biopic Michael compete as a musical or comedy at the 2027 ceremony. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2026 Brennan, who creates the megahit Netflix true-crime anthology with prolific producer Ryan Murphy, says writing these seasons about infamous serial killers isn’t the challenge — the hard part is deciding who to make the season’s subject. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026 The action-comedy marks the first time Reynolds has starred in a movie since the release of his superhero megahit Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Yes, there are all-time megahits like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, which made hundreds of millions. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for megahit

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of megahit was in 1977

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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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