mega

adjective \ ˈme-gə \

Definition of mega

1 :vast

a mega electronics store

2 :of the highest level of rank, excellence, or importance

a number one hit made her mega

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Examples of mega in a Sentence

an actor who has become a mega celebrity
I will never understand why people build those mega houses on tiny lots.

Recent Examples of mega from the Web

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s mega-corruption scandal that has ensnared much of its political and economic elite has one sector of its struggling economy booming: the sale of electronic monitoring bracelets.

— mauricio savarese, The Seattle Times, "Massive graft probe in Brazil powers electronic bracelets," 24 Aug. 2017
The Penny Bar can be reserved with its own team of bartenders, and the company offers packages that include lawn games, like corn hole or mega Jenga.

— maggie maloney, Town & Country, "This Chic Mobile Bar Will Transform All of Your Outdoor Parties," 23 Aug. 2017
During the summer of 2009, while doing a job off the coast of New Jersey for the British Geological Survey, one of Orgeron’s liftboats was docked in Atlantic City, a harbor more accustomed to mega yachts and fringed by casinos.

— justin nobel, Longreads, "Why Oil-Loving Louisiana Should Embrace America’s Coming Offshore Wind Boom," 23 Aug. 2017
So, when will Alabama officially turn its attention to the mega-showdown with Florida State?

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "How Nick Saban will decide when to start Florida State prep," 20 Aug. 2017
Chief among his allies are Chen Min’er, who last month was appointed to run the mega-city of Chongqing after predecessor Sun Zhengcai — previously seen as a top leader in waiting — was placed under investigation for corruption.

— Washington Post, "China’s Xi looks to party congress to cement authority," 16 Aug. 2017
A series of mega-mergers currently under way is concentrating even more power in the hands of a few, giving them the heft to barge into new markets.

— The Economist, "Reform of China’s ailing state-owned firms is emboldening them," 20 July 2017
This year's mega-sale, which is basically Black Friday for Amazon Prime members, is in full swing.

— lauren smith, House Beautiful, "The Best Home Deals From Amazon Prime Day," 11 July 2017
The card room also includes an entry into the July 23 Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open mega satellite (worth $570) with each high hand.

— nick sortal, miamiherald, "Electronic table games give patrons a taste of the action," 11 July 2017

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