Blurb: meaning, definitions and examples
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blurb
[ blษrb ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น sinopse
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคทเฅเคชเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Zusammenfassung
๐ฎ๐ฉ sinopsis
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะฝะพัะฐััั
๐ต๐ฑ streszczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท rรฉsumรฉ
๐ช๐ธ sinopsis
๐น๐ท รถzet
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฎุต
๐จ๐ฟ shrnutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ zhrnutie
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ povzetek
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirlit
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััาะฐัะฐ ะผะฐะทะผาฑะฝะดะฐะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแฆแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xรผlasษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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