one hit wonder

A form of one-hit wonder — A recording artist known for only one hit song, especially after failing at subsequent attempts at success.

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Meanings

nounone hit wonder (plural one hit wonders)

plural one hit wonders

  1. alternativeAlternative form of one-hit wonder.
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APA

one hit wonder. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20hit%20wonder

MLA

“one hit wonder.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20hit%20wonder. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “one hit wonder,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/one%20hit%20wonder.

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