megahit
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of megahit
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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"Baby Shark", in which a shark family is introduced one by one to a chirpy tune, is a global megahit and has featured as a Macy's parade balloon in New York.
From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025
The feud helped make “Not Like Us” a megahit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
A-Ha are best known for their megahit Take On Me, taken from their 1985 debut album Hunting High and Low, which features Harket's famous falsetto.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
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.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
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