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

Synonyms of blockbuster

• success
• hit

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizing that chaos into a coherent blockbuster format is a key part of the assignment here. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 May 2026

Nowadays, for instance, postproduction of many Hollywood blockbusters is outsourced to India, in order to save money and to access specific local skills developed in the past few years. —Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026

Fresh off her headlining appearances at the Coachella music festival, global superstar Karol G is adding more shows to her blockbuster tour. —Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 May 2026

The film opened on the weekend that is traditionally considered the start of the summer blockbuster season. —Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for blockbuster

• adjuster
• baluster
• combustor
• lackluster
• bluster
• buster
• cluster
• duster
• juster
• luster
• lustre
• muster

Kids Definition

blockbuster

noun

block·​bust·​er ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər 

: one that is very large, successful, or violent

a blockbuster of a movie