Blockbuster (noun)

  1. A product, usually a movie or book, that is highly successful and generates a lot of revenue.
  2. A product that is expected to perform well and generate significant profits.

Origin:

The word blockbuster comes from the phrase "blockbuster bomb" which was a large bomb used in world war ii that was designed to destroy entire city blocks. it has been used to describe a product, usually a movie or book, that is highly successful and generates a lot of revenue.

Examples:

  1. The movie was a blockbuster hit and grossed over a billion dollars.
  2. The book was a literary blockbuster and spent many weeks on the bestseller list.
  3. The company's new product is expected to be a blockbuster success.
  4. The summer blockbuster season is when most of the big budget movies are released.
  5. The video game was a blockbuster hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.
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