Phrase guide

top 40

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A list of the current 40 songs that are most popular with the general public (variously measured).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A radio format for popular music, usually including the 40 most popular songs at a given time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: broadcasting, entertainment, lifestyle, media, music, radio

Examples

  • I was listening to a top 40 radio station.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Alternative letter-case form of top 40.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, countable, uncountable

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Etymology

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