hitmaker

noun

hit·​mak·​er ˈhit-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce hitmaker (audio)
variants or hit-maker
plural hitmakers or hit-makers
: one known for producing popular hits in the entertainment industry
… with Hollywood's alltime hitmaker anchoring the Sunday night lineup …Richard Corliss
especially : a popular and successful recording artist or group
… whose music is sampled and recycled by mainstream hitmakers, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, and Lil Wayne. Mark Guarino
hitmaking adjective
or hit-making
Despite his hitmaking prowess, David is no manufactured teen dream. Matt Diehl
… the group was a hit-making machine through the 1980's … Jon Pareles

Examples of hitmaker in a Sentence

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As the hitmaker sang while wearing a short white robe and black belt as a dress, background dancers acted out a fight sequence behind her. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 20 Oct. 2025 The country hitmaker is no stranger to health issues. Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025 This is the Puerto Rican hitmaker’s second appearance at the Super Bowl. Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 14 Oct. 2025 The moment that Swift's big GMA announcement was first teased, some fans speculated that the hitmaker might be announcing plans for a tour. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hitmaker

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hitmaker was in 1928

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“Hitmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hitmaker. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.

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