megahit

[meg-uh-hit]

noun

1. an enterprise, as a movie, that is outstandingly successful.

Word History and Origins

Origin of megahit¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

Blur even satirized grunge music with its megahit “Song 2,” a song of nonsense lyrics and unearned vim.

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The grand scale of megahits like “Clocks” and “Viva La Vida” is the antithesis of intimacy.

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In addition to the megahits and epic bombs at the box office, the entertainment industry has been roiled by chaotic forces, including political interference and movie star scandals.

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Ballesteros later appeared on the chart that same year with the megahit “Lady Gaga” with Peso Pluma and Junior H,” which remained on the Billboard Hot 100 for 20 weeks, peaking at No. 35.

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After “The Giver,” there were a few other megahits that helped put YA on the map.

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