Blockbuster

Pronunciation

• /blŏk'bÅ­s'tÉ™r/

Full definition of blockbuster

Noun

1. A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
2. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
3. A large firecracker type of fireworks; an M-80.

Adjective

1. An exceptional event.There was a blockbuster trade in baseball today.

Related terms

• blockbust (verb form)
• block
• bust