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    blockbuster
    /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/

    noun

    • 1. a thing of great power or size, in particular a film, book, or other product that is a great commercial success: informal "the latest Hollywood blockbuster"

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  2. a book or film that is very successful: a blockbuster movie / novel. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. someone or something that becomes popular, wealthy, or has achieved a lot. success The new TV series was a wild success. a roaring success Her third album was a roaring success and went platinum. hit Dinner was a hit with the kids.

  3. The meaning of BLOCKBUSTER is a very large high-explosive bomb. How to use blockbuster in a sentence.

  4. a very successful product, film, etc. that makes a lot of money: A Hollywood studio releases dozens of films in search of that one blockbuster. Blockbuster drugs produce huge profits for pharmaceutical companies. blockbuster products.

  5. A blockbuster is a film or book that is very popular and successful, usually because it is very exciting.

  6. an aerial bomb containing high explosives and weighing from four to eight tons, used as a large-scale demolition bomb. a motion picture, novel, etc., especially one lavishly produced, that has or is expected to have wide popular appeal or financial success.

  7. A blockbuster is a Hollywood movie that's made with a large budget and big stars. A true blockbuster is extremely popular and brings in a lot of money. Typically, a blockbuster is a fabulous summer movie that audiences line up to see the first weekend it's released.

  8. n. 1. (Military) a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas or strengthened targets. 2. a very successful, effective, or forceful person, thing, etc. 3. a lavish film, show, novel, etc, that proves to be an outstanding popular success.