smash hit
Americannoun
Usage
What does smash hit mean? A smash hit is a wildly successful piece of media or entertainment, especially songs, movies and TV, and musicals. It’s broadened to refer to anything that’s very popular. How is smash hit pronounced?[ smash hit ]
Example Sentences
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The internet trend that led to A24’s smash hit “Backrooms” has given a visual language to Gen Z’s real-world anxieties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It wasn’t like we were stepping into a role in this smash hit show.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The latest iPhone 17 line, especially the Air, has been a smash hit in China.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
The show - about a teenager living a double-life as a pop singer - was a smash hit and made an international celebrity of its star, Miley Cyrus.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
“Your pirate play will be a smash hit in the West End. The crystal ball don’t lie, honey. Your show is a hit! Or was. Or will be.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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