blockbuster

noun

Meaning

A highly successful or popular product, especially a film or book, that generates massive revenue.

Examples

The studio is betting that their summer blockbuster will save them from bankruptcy.
Critics were surprised when the low-budget indie film became an unexpected blockbuster.

Synonyms: hit, success, sensation, smash

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blockbuster

noun

Pronunciation: ˈblɒkˌbʌstər

Definition

A highly successful or popular product, especially a film or book, that generates massive revenue.

Examples

The studio is betting that their summer blockbuster will save them from bankruptcy.
Critics were surprised when the low-budget indie film became an unexpected blockbuster.
Every year, the industry waits to see which holiday release will become the season's biggest blockbuster.

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