Blockbuster: meaning, definitions and examples

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blockbuster

[ ˈblɒkˌbʌstər ]

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movie industry

A highly successful and popular movie, especially one that is very large or spectacular.

Synonyms

blockbuster hit, hit, smash hit

Examples of usage

The new Marvel movie is expected to be a blockbuster this summer.
The studio invested millions of dollars in the blockbuster film production.

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business

A large retail store or business that attracts a high volume of customers and sales.

Synonyms

bestseller, hit, success

Examples of usage

The new shopping mall is set to become a retail blockbuster in the area.
The tech giant opened a new flagship store, which quickly became a blockbuster.

Translations

Translations of the word "blockbuster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sucesso de bilheteria

🇮🇳 सुपरहिट

🇩🇪 Kassenschlager

🇮🇩 film laris

🇺🇦 касова стрічка

🇵🇱 przebój kinowy

🇯🇵 大ヒット

🇫🇷 succès au box-office

🇪🇸 éxito de taquilla

🇹🇷 gişe rekorları kıran

🇰🇷 대히트

🇸🇦 نجاح كبير في شباك التذاكر

🇨🇿 kasovní trhák

🇸🇰 kasový trhák

🇨🇳 大片

🇸🇮 kasaški uspeh

🇮🇸 stórsýning

🇰🇿 кассалық хит

🇬🇪 ბლოკბასტერი

🇦🇿 kassa hiti

🇲🇽 éxito de taquilla

Word origin

The term 'blockbuster' originated in the 1940s and was initially used to describe a bomb capable of destroying a city block. It later evolved to refer to something huge and successful, such as a movie or a business. The word gained popularity in the entertainment industry to describe highly successful films that attract large audiences and generate substantial revenue.