megahit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of megahit
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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The duo performed a rock version of their megahit APT, which is nominated for three prizes at the ceremony, including song of the year.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026
The 37-year-old star appeared onstage wearing a traditional Korean hat known as a "gat", featured in Netflix's animated megahit "KPop Demon Hunters".
From Barron's • Nov. 1, 2025
The feud helped make “Not Like Us” a megahit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Pitchford, helped Kenny Loggins with the megahit “Footloose” and also co-wrote “Fame” and “Holding Out For a Hero.”
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
But the Simpson trial became the genre’s first megahit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
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