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

News of the honor comes on the heels of the EGOT winner’s most recent film, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, Eve Hewson and Wyatt Russell. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

There are approximately 22 EGOT title holders at present time — but some got there through the Daytime Emmys (like Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson and Alan Menken) and others landed there as one of dozens of producers on a Tony-winning play. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026

Ariana Madix wants to earn EGOT status following her Emmy nomination. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Aug. 2026

This marks the second series lead role for EGOT Davis after her Emmy-winning turn on ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above