megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The five-time first-team All-NBA megastar reinvented himself physically at the start of the summer before looking like the most dominant player in all of Europe this summer. Dan Woike, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025 James worked with megastars including Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Keith Urban. Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025 Though the two megastars may now be on different paths, LeBron’s diplomatic and graceful tone suggests the door isn’t completely closed. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Sep. 2025 She’s opened on the road for comedy megastars like Ramy Youssef, Mo Amer, and Gad Elmaleh and has parlayed her online following into headlining shows internationally. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for megastar

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megastar was in 1969

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!