Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blockbuster
noun
/ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/
Definition
A blockbuster is a work, especially a film or a book, that is highly successful and widely popular.
Examples
- The summer blockbuster season brings in millions of moviegoers.
- This novel was a blockbuster, topping the bestsellers list for weeks.
- Many blockbusters are often adapted from popular comic books or video games.
Meaning
The term originally referred to a bomb used in World War II that could destroy a whole block of buildings. Now it describes anything that achieves great fame or commercial success.
Synonyms
- hit
- success
- smash
- mega hit
