Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
one-hit-wonder
noun
/ˌwʌn hɪt ˈwʌndər/
Definition
A term used to describe a person or a group who achieves instant fame with a single successful performance or product, but fails to replicate that success with subsequent efforts.
Examples
- The song became a classic, but the band was often labeled as a one-hit-wonder.
- Many one-hit-wonders fade into obscurity after their brief moment in the spotlight.
- Her catchy tune made her a one-hit-wonder, even though she kept trying to come out with new music.
Meaning
The phrase ‘one-hit-wonder’ typically refers to musicians or artists who have only one major hit or success in their career.
Synonyms
- Flash in the pan
- One-shot deal
- One-time success
