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

Seth Rollins issued a direct challenge to Roman Reigns, who, accompanied by Jacob Fatu, ultimately accepted a blockbuster match. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Raphael landed roles on prestige projects like Veep and Curb Your Enthusiasm, in the blockbuster studio comedy Blockers, and Netflix’s landmark Grace and Frankie. — Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Do the Padres have enough prospect capital and financial flexibility to pull off another blockbuster? — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Now, the knockout round is set, with some blockbusters shaping up for the Round of 16 and beyond. — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 28 June 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
• maister

Kids Definition

blockbuster

noun

block·​bust·​er ˈbläk-ˌbəs-tər 

: one that is very large, successful, or violent

a blockbuster of a movie