mega

1 of 2

adjective

1
: vast
a mega electronics store
2
: of the highest level of rank, excellence, or importance
a number one hit made her mega

mega-

2 of 2

combining form

variants or meg-
1
a
: great : large
megaspore
b
: greatly surpassing others of its kind
megahit
2
: million (106)
megohm
megacycle

Examples of mega in a Sentence

Adjective an actor who has become a mega celebrity I will never understand why people build those mega houses on tiny lots.
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Adjective
The Globes could be another platform for the best actor nominee and brand to create a mega fashion moment. Alex Badia, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024 Today, the mega retailer has slashed prices on all-in-one luggage sets, sleek weekender bags, and trusty carry-ons. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 And when the love of my life came into my life, Tom, who is also a mega dog lover, moved across the country with his beautiful German Shepherd, Blue. Janelle Ash, Fox News, 26 Nov. 2024 He was spotted wearing an unreleased Omega Seamaster with a burgundy bezel, black dial, and mega-stylish Milanese bracelet. Jeremy White, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for mega 

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

mega-

Combining form

Greek, from megas large — more at much

First Known Use

Adjective

1968, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mega was in 1968

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Cite this Entry

“Mega.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mega. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

mega-

combining form
variants or meg-
1
: great : large
megaspore
2
: million : multiplied by one million
megahertz
3
: to the highest or greatest degree
mega-successful
Etymology

Combining form

from Greek megas "large"

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