Blockbuster
(noun)
- A product, usually a movie or book, that is highly successful and generates a lot of revenue.
- 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:
- The movie was a blockbuster hit and grossed over a billion dollars.
- The book was a literary blockbuster and spent many weeks on the bestseller list.
- The company's new product is expected to be a blockbuster success.
- The summer blockbuster season is when most of the big budget movies are released.
- The video game was a blockbuster hit, selling millions of copies worldwide.