noun🔗ShareA high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block."The demolition crew used a blockbuster to clear the space for the new school building. "militaryweaponwardisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb."The new science fiction novel was a blockbuster, selling millions of copies worldwide. "entertainmentmediabusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything very large or powerful; a whopper."The new factory in town is a real blockbuster; it will create hundreds of jobs. "entertainmentmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80."The loud bang echoed down the street after someone lit a blockbuster. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOne who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property)."The real estate agent was known as a blockbuster, actively encouraging homeowners to sell their properties. "propertybusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading