megahit

noun

mega·​hit ˈme-gə-ˌhit 

: something (such as a movie) that is extremely successful

Synonyms of megahit

• success
• hit
• blockbuster

Examples of megahit in a Sentence

His latest movie was a megahit.

the band's latest album is a megahit

Recent Examples on the Web

The action-comedy marks the first time Reynolds has starred in a movie since the release of his superhero megahit Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. — Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

And the series was a megahit right out of the gate. — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 June 2026

Yes, there are all-time megahits like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, which made hundreds of millions. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The actress and singer is just now processing her time making the megahit franchise films in her Variety cover story. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for megahit

• candlelit
• counterfeit
• hypocrite
• resubmit
• retrofit
• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit

Kids Definition

megahit

noun

mega·​hit ˈmeg-ə-ˌhit 

: something (as a movie) that is extremely successful