Blockbuster: meaning, definitions and examples
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blockbuster
[ ˈblɒkˌbʌstər ]
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.
business
A large retail store or business that attracts a high volume of customers and sales.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.
See also: block, blockade, blockage, blocked, blocker, blockhead, blocking, blocklist, blocks, blocky, unblock, unblocked.