blockbuster
word
Definition
A blockbuster is a movie, book, or other show that is extremely popular and successful, usually making a lot of money.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used for movies, sometimes for books or games. Implies both high financial success and widespread popularity. Common collocations: 'summer blockbuster,' 'Hollywood blockbuster.' Not used for small or indie projects.
Spanish: éxito de taquilla - superéxitoPortuguese (BR): grande sucesso - sucesso de bilheteriaPortuguese (PT): grande sucesso - sucesso de bilheteiraChinese (Simplified): 轰动一时的作品 - 卖座片Chinese (Traditional): 轟動一時的作品 - 賣座片Hindi: ब्लॉकबस्टर - ज़बरदस्त हिटArabic: نجاح ساحق - عمل ضاربBengali: ব্লকবাস্টার - সুপারহিটRussian: блокбастерJapanese: ブロックバスターVietnamese: bom tấnKorean: 블록버스터Turkish: gişe rekorları kıranUrdu: بلاک بسٹرIndonesian: film laris - blockbuster
Example Sentences
That book became a blockbuster last year.
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Everyone wants to watch the new blockbuster at the cinema.
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Summer usually brings a few big blockbusters to theaters.
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That action film broke records and became an international blockbuster.
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The new superhero movie is a blockbuster.
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Don’t expect every sequel to be a blockbuster just because the first movie was so successful.
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