hit parade
The term "hit parade" originated in the music industry to denote rankings of popular songs and has expanded to other entertainment areas.
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Definition
B2Music Industry
(common)A ranking of the most popular songs at a given time.
Example
- The latest hit parade features several new artists.
B2Broadcast Media
(common)A radio or TV show that counts down the week's most popular songs.
Example
- Tune in to our hit parade this Friday to hear the top ten songs of the week.
B2General Entertainment
(informal)A collection of the most successful items in a particular category.
Example
- The magazine published a hit parade of the year's best movies.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hit parade":