megadeal

noun

mega·​deal ˈme-gə-ˌdēl How to pronounce megadeal (audio)
: a business deal involving a lot of money

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Paramount expects to close the megadeal sometime in the third quarter, but could face opposition from the federal government or, more likely, from a coalition of states. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 1 May 2026 But with the $110 billion megadeal yet to close, the exec has been given a new contract ahead of his current deal expiring, and one largely with agreement terms unchanged. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026 Why are teams signing unproven prospects to these megadeals? Tim Rohan, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 While the combination follows a trend toward consolidation in the food industry, as companies look to bolster their scale and influence, the industry has had a mixed record of performance in getting megadeals to pay off. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megadeal

Word History

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megadeal was in 1978

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“Megadeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megadeal. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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