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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 Farewell From Dodger Stadium, which documented his final North American show and, with an Emmy win, also propelled John to EGOT status. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024 The singer, actress, director, producer and EGOT winner has started production on a multipart documentary about her life and career directed by Frank Marshall and produced by Alex Gibney, the project’s creative team announced Thursday. Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024 Sony Music Vision, Columbia Records, Jigsaw Productions and the Kennedy/Marshall Company announced on Thursday (Sept. 26) that production has already begun on a definitive biopic about the EGOT winner. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2024 Here’s another: Jennifer Hudson, the youngest female EGOT winner ever, will perform a special holiday show on Dec. 18 at Walt Disney Concert Hall as an addition to the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s 2024/25 season. Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2024.

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