megastar

noun

mega·​star ˈme-gə-ˌstär How to pronounce megastar (audio)
megastardom noun

Examples of megastar in a Sentence

even a cast of megastars couldn't keep the would-be blockbuster from fizzling at the box office
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Now, Witt sits behind only megastar Ohtani in the eyes of his peers. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2025 But that was with megastar Caitlin Clark, who graduated last year and left for the WNBA. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 14 Mar. 2025 We're told the concept would be 'The Roast of WrestleMania,' featuring comedic megastar Tony Hinchcliffe. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025 Barrera — who has written and produced for megastars including Shakira and Maluma — has a distinctive sensibility that has no doubt helped Grupo Frontera’s sound evolve over the years. Paula Mejía, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for megastar

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of megastar was in 1969

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“Megastar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/megastar. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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