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
She is best known for her 2008 smash hit “Paper Planes,” which includes the lyrics “If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
The latest iPhone 17 line, especially the Air, has been a smash hit in China.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
It was a good night for episodic superhero adventure Dispatch, which was a surprise smash hit when it launched last year.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
When it finally was, I was hopeful enough to think it might be a smash hit.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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