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: the accomplishment of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime
If Gaga does win an Oscar this year, it would bring her one step closer to the ultimate goal: an EGOT, or a collection that includes an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.Amanda Prahl

Examples of EGOT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jennifer Hudson, an EGOT winner who appeared as a guest star on Season 2 of the TV show, recently joined the producing team. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, the EGOT winner, 45, opens up about his long involvement with Ronald McDonald House Charities — including helping the organization celebrate their 50th anniversary on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 The series costars The Daily Show alum Al Madrigal, Sabrina the Teenage Witch's Caroline Rhea, EGOT winner Rita Moreno, and has featured guest stars from Harvey Guillén to Snoop Dogg to Vanderpump Rules' Scheana Shay. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Houston’s 30-year-old medley is still one of her most audacious live performances, but the EGOT winner did her justice. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for EGOT 

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Word History

Etymology

from initial letters of emmy, grammy, oscar entry 1, tony

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of EGOT was in 1984

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“EGOT.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EGOT. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

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