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blockbusters

/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstərz/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌstərz/

Meanings
noun
A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.

Examples :

"During the war, blockbusters were dropped on the city, destroying entire neighborhoods. "
military war weapon disaster

Related Words

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

Illustration neighborhood

neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration homeowners

homeowners noun

/ˈhoʊmˌoʊnərz/ /ˈhoʊmˌoʊnərs/

Someone who owns a house

"The homeowners association held a meeting to discuss neighborhood improvements. "

Illustration encouraging

encouraging verb

/ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/

To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.

"I encouraged him during his race."

Illustration exceptional

exceptional noun

/ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

An exception, or something having an exceptional value

"The exceptional student in our class received a perfect score on the exam. "

Illustration popularity

popularity noun

/ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/

The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being esteemed by, or of being in favor with, the people at large

"Politicians are rarely known for their popularity."

Illustration blockbusting

blockbusting noun

/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɪŋ/ /ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/

A technique used to encourage people to sell their property by giving the impression that a neighborhood is changing for the worse, especially by implying a change in its racial makeup

"The real estate agent's practice of blockbusting caused many white families to sell their homes at a loss, fearing the influx of Black families into the neighborhood. "

Illustration demolishing

demolishing verb

/dɪˈmɑlɪʃɪŋ/ /dəˈmɑlɪʃɪŋ/

To destroy.

"They demolished the old mill and put up four townhouses."

Illustration destroying

destroying verb

/dɪˈstɹɔɪ(j)ɪŋ/

To damage beyond use or repair.

"Hooligans destroy unprovoked."

Illustration neighborhoods

neighborhoods noun

/ˈneɪbərˌhʊdz/ /ˈneɪbəˌhʊdz/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

Illustration firecracker

firecracker noun

/ˈfaɪərˌkrækər/ /ˈfaɪɚˌkrækɚ/

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

"The children set off firecrackers during the Fourth of July celebration. "

Illustration explosive

explosive noun

/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/ /ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/

Any explosive substance.

"The demolition crew carefully handled the explosive before the building implosion. "