blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbə-stər 
often attributive
1
: a very large high-explosive bomb
2
: one that is notably expensive, effective, successful, large, or extravagant
3
: one who engages in blockbusting
Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence
a 900-page blockbuster of a novel
the movie is expected to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Why not enjoy a panel of experts discussing the future of storytelling, or get your portfolio reviewed by a world-class professional artist, or go behind the scenes on one of this year’s blockbuster movies?
—Terry Flores, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Warriors could make a massive blockbuster trade for three-time All-Star power forward/center Bam Adebayo.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Director Paul Feig has taken the book and turned it into a blockbuster, starring Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried, and Brandon Sklenar.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Blockbuster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blockbuster. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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blockbuster
noun
block·bust·er
ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər
: one that is very large, successful, or violent
a blockbuster of a movie
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