EGOT

noun

ˈē-ˌgät 

US

: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime

If Gaga does win an Oscar this year, it would bring her one step closer to the ultimate goal: an EGOT, or a collection that includes an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

—Amanda Prahl

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Recent Examples on the Web

The acclaimed singer-songwriter — a multiple Grammy Award winner and one of the youngest to achieve EGOT status — has signed a two-year deal to join the Danish sound and tech experts as global brand ambassador. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Prognosticators are saying the force is strong with Ford, with many saying this will be the year the Hollywood legend finally wins an EGOT-tier award after a storied career. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Brooks is a certified Hollywood legend, with the EGOT recipient having captured essentially every award there is to win. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

Brooks, who achieved EGOT status in 2001, was married to Broadway dancer Florence Baum from 1953 to 1962. — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from initial letters of emmy, grammy, oscar entry 1, tony

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above