blockbuster

block·bust·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blok-buhs-ter]
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər/
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blok-buhs-ter]
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌs tər/

Definitions of blockbuster word

countable noun blockbuster A blockbuster is a film or book that is very popular and successful, usually because it is very exciting. 3
noun blockbuster a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas or strengthened targets 3
noun blockbuster a very successful, effective, or forceful person, thing, etc 3
noun blockbuster a lavish film, show, novel, etc, that proves to be an outstanding popular success 3
noun blockbuster a large, aerial bomb that can demolish a large area 3
noun blockbuster a particularly powerful, forceful, or effective person or thing; specif., an expensive or pretentious film, novel, etc. intended to have wide popular appeal 3

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Origin of blockbuster

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; block + buster

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Parts of speech for Blockbuster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Blockbuster

blockbuster popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for blockbuster

noun blockbuster

ash can — a large metal barrel, can, or similar receptacle for ashes, garbage, or refuse.

Just one Synonym for blockbuster