hitmaker

noun

hit·​mak·​er ˈhit-ˌmā-kər 

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

ˈhit-ˌmā-kiŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The three artist-founders will provide A&R guidance and mentorship to the label’s roster, drawing on decades of success as globally renowned performers and hitmakers. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Nov. 2025

The hitmaker then leans in and takes a huge crunch out of the microphone head, her face twisting with disgust at the taste. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025

Legends and hitmakers like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Saweetie, Tierra Whack, Remy Ma and Monie Love reflect on craft, identity and resilience — and then back it up with killer performances. —Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 22 Nov. 2025

Lounging in a nude Acne slip and patent-leather blazer, the hitmaker spoke candidly about her style, writing new music, and her thoughts on the state of pop today. —Suzy Exposito, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hitmaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker