# blockbuster

**Pronunciation:** ˈblɒkˌbʌstər · BLOCK-bus-ter

**Part of speech:** 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.
- Every year, the industry waits to see which holiday release will become the season's biggest blockbuster.

## Synonyms

- hit — A general term for any successful work.
- success — A broad term for achieving a positive result.
- sensation — Emphasizes the widespread public excitement.
- smash — Informal term for a very big success.

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