noun
hit
Something that becomes very popular or successful.
The new song is a hit with the whole class.
Etymology
The verb for striking a target supplied a metaphor for success. A popular work or product is a hit because it reaches its audience effectively.
More examples
- The show became a major hit.
- His first novel was a hit.
- The cookies were a hit at the party.
Forms
hit · hits
Similar words
- success
- Broader; need not mean popular entertainment or a product.