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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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His latest offering, Live From the Rainbow Theatre, debuts at No. 35, giving the EGOT winner his second collaborative debut in just as many weeks. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Only one person has been that old or older upon clinching EGOT status. Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025 The 48-year-old is currently working towards EGOT status. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025 Smash producers Robert Greenblatt, Neil Meron and Steven Spielberg produce again, alongside EGOT winner and season 2 Smash star Jennifer Hudson (among others). Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

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