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 conversation took a playful turn when JOP brought up Hudson’s EGOT status. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 24 Sep. 2026

Now he is represented by both, an art-world EGOT-level feat that only the late Richard Serra, Jeff Koons and Gerhard Richter achieved at certain points in their careers. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026

Until then, the Muppets special will be known for getting Grammy winner Carpenter halfway to EGOT. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Producers who picked up trophies for that honor include Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Alex Timbers, and Sabrina Carpenter, meaning, yes, EGOT Watch is officially on for Sabrina. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above