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: 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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On Thursday's broadcast, as the 70-year-old EGOT-winning actress and her cohost Sara Haines attempted to spread holiday cheer with a special toy segment, a pair of unidentified flying objects hovered over their heads. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025 In 2002, the powerhouse actress officially became an EGOT, winning a Tony for her work as a producer on Thoroughly Modern Millie. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025 If the album wins, Criss, who won a Tony for best lead actor in a musical, will be three-quarters of his way to an EGOT. Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2025 Kieran Culkin doesn’t have an EGOT, but he’s got an EOT (Emmy, Oscar, Three kids). Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for EGOT

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of EGOT was in 1984

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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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