blockbuster

noun
UK: /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
US: /ˈblɑːkˌbʌstər/

  1. A very successful movie or book.

    1. The film was a summer blockbuster. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone knew that the new superhero movie would be a blockbuster hit. [ ] [ ]

  2. Something very large and powerful of its kind.

    1. The new software update is a real blockbuster. [ ] [ ]
    2. This new product line is expected to be a blockbuster for the company, bringing in millions. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hit success sensation
blockbuster adjective

  1. Very successful or popular.

    1. It was a blockbuster movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum is planning a blockbuster exhibition for the summer. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blockbuster" in English means: A very successful movie or book., Something very large and powerful of its kind..

The phonetic transcription of "blockbuster" is /ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/ in British English and /ˈblɑːkˌbʌstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blockbuster": hit, success, sensation.

Example usage of "blockbuster": "The film was a summer blockbuster.". More examples on the page.