megahit

noun

mega·​hit ˈme-gə-ˌhit How to pronounce megahit (audio)
Synonyms of megahitnext
: something (such as a movie) that is extremely successful

Examples of megahit in a Sentence

His latest movie was a megahit. the band's latest album is a megahit
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The network’s own megahit, Rick and Morty, has ascended from late-night programming into comic books, music, video games, and merchandising, amounting to a revenue stream worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026 That’s why during a visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show on Tuesday morning (March 10) the Masked Singer judge could not have more positive things to say about his small, but pivotal role as Bobby, the high-energy manager of fictional K-pop girl group Huntrix in the Netflix megahit KPop Demon Hunters. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026 The internationally famous doughnut shop, which is known not only for its bold and unconventional creations but also for hosting nontraditional wedding ceremonies, has opened in Wynwood, with the flavors that have transformed it from a cult favorite to a megahit across the country. Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megahit

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megahit was in 1977

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“Megahit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megahit. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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megahit

noun
mega·​hit ˈmeg-ə-ˌhit How to pronounce megahit (audio)
: something (as a movie) that is extremely successful
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