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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And the series was a megahit right out of the gate. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026 The actress and singer is just now processing her time making the megahit franchise films in her Variety cover story. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 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 The megahit was shepherded by Indiana’s Marco Cohen, who notes they are getting showered with more than a dozen requests for international remake rights. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 28 Jan. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megahit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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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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