blockbuster

noun

block·​bust·​er ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər How to pronounce blockbuster (audio)
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: one who engages in blockbusting

Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence

a 900-page blockbuster of a novel the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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The capital of Scotland has been the shooting location for blockbusters like Avengers: Infinity War and the Fast & Furious franchise's F9, as well as the hit Netflix series One Day. Brendan Le, People.com, 13 Jan. 2025 While promoting his role in the blockbuster DC film Shazam! EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025 Starring Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie and Mark Ruffalo, the $118M blockbuster is Bong’s first feature since helming his history-making title, Parasite. Sara Merican, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025 The 2025 Australian Open begins January 12 in Melbourne, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles are intriguing — and have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for blockbuster 

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of blockbuster was in 1942

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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

blockbuster

noun
block·​bust·​er ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər How to pronounce blockbuster (audio)
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie

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