Blurb: meaning, definitions and examples

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blurb

 

[ blษœrb ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

book promotion

A blurb is a short promotional description of a book, movie, or other creative work. It is typically found on the back cover of a book or in advertisements to entice potential readers or viewers. The purpose of a blurb is to provide a brief overview of the plot or themes and to highlight any notable aspects of the work, such as awards or critical acclaim. They are usually written in an engaging and captivating manner to hook the audience's interest.

Synonyms

overview, summary, synopsis

Examples of usage

  • The blurb on the back of the novel caught my attention.
  • She wrote a catchy blurb for her upcoming book.
  • Publishers often hire writers to create eye-catching blurbs.

Translations

Translations of the word "blurb" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sinopse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคชเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zusammenfassung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะฝะพั‚ะฐั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ streszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ใ‚‰ใ™ใ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉsumรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sinopsis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถzet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู„ุฎุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ shrnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhrnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‘˜่ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ povzetek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirlit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัา›ะฐัˆะฐ ะผะฐะทะผาฑะฝะดะฐะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ” แƒแƒฆแƒฌแƒ”แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xรผlasษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sinopsis

Etymology

The term 'blurb' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1900s. It is attributed to American author and humorist Gelett Burgess, who coined the term in a humorous promotional piece for a book he published. Burgess used 'blurb' to describe the short, promotional descriptions of books that were often included with published works. The word was initially seen as a playful or whimsical term, used to poke fun at the marketing strategies in the publishing industry. Over time, the term gained acceptance and has become a standard part of literary vocabulary, reflecting the evolving nature of marketing literature in an increasingly competitive market. Today, 'blurb' not only applies to books but also to movies, music, and various forms of media, serving as an important tool for creators to attract an audience and generate interest.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,652 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.