mega

adjective \ ˈme-gə \

Updated on: 5 Dec 2017

Definition of mega

1 : vast

a mega electronics store

2 : of the highest level of rank, excellence, or importance

a number one hit made her mega

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Examples of mega in a Sentence

an actor who has become a mega celebrity
I will never understand why people build those mega houses on tiny lots.

Recent Examples of mega from the Web

Meyer's mega trip includes battlefields and military sites, nature preserves, historical spots, memorials and monuments, scenic roadways, national rivers, national seashores and more.

— kirby adams, The Courier-Journal, "Unlikely role model makes his way through Kentucky on a quest to hit all 419 national parks," 17 Oct. 2017
The mega-machine was built at a cost of $180 million and led to the displacement of 8,000 people living near the natural depression where it is located (such positioning reduces radio interference).

— jason daley, Smithsonian, "World’s Largest Radio Telescope Spies Its First Pulsars," 13 Oct. 2017
After analyzing minerals in fossilized ash from the most recent mega-eruption, researchers at Arizona State University think the supervolcano last woke up after two influxes of fresh magma flowed into the reservoir below the caldera.

— adam k. raymond, Daily Intelligencer, "Yellowstone’s Supervolcano Might Erupt Soon, But Not Soon Enough to End Your Misery," 12 Oct. 2017
The Hulu series will combine a number of King’s stories into one mega-story—all set, of course, in the titular, fictional Maine town where the famous author sets many of his novels.

— yohana desta, HWD, "An It Sequel Will Be Ready to Haunt You in 2019," 26 Sep. 2017
Councilwoman Wendy Weiker, who cast the sole vote against the regulations, unsuccessfully pushed for an exemption to allow for mega-mansions along the prized waterfront.

— mike rosenberg, The Seattle Times, "Mercer Island, land of the luxury home, cracks down on building mansions," 20 Sep. 2017
Barcelona's French winger Ousmane Dembele's injury may have been worsened by the pressure put on the youngster after his mega-money move from Borussia Dortmund.

— SI.com, "Surgeon Who Performed Operation Claims Ousmane Dembele's Injury May Be Result of Barça 'Pressure'," 3 Nov. 2017
The mega producer shared the news and his gratitude on Instagram, thanking friends, family, and fans for their support during the last three years.

— sydney scott, Essence.com, "The Quick Read: Jam Master Jay's Murder Officially Ruled A Cold Case," 30 Oct. 2017
Union has a lot in common with other women who have come forward with bombshell revelations about mega producer Harvey Weinstein.

— madeleine marr, miamiherald, "Gabrielle Union: I will never quiet about rape | Miami Herald," 18 Oct. 2017

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