Blockbuster

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /blɑːkˌbʌstər/

Definitions of blockbuster

noun a highly successful, widely popular movie, play, or book

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a blockbuster movie last night.

A2 My friend recommended a blockbuster book to me.

B1 The new Marvel movie is expected to be a blockbuster at the box office.

B2 The director's latest film is being hailed as a potential blockbuster.

C1 The studio invested millions in marketing the blockbuster film.

C2 The blockbuster franchise has spawned multiple sequels and spin-offs.

adjective of or pertaining to a highly successful, widely popular movie, play, or book

Example Sentences

A1 The blockbuster movie was a big hit at the box office.

A2 The blockbuster book series has been turned into a successful movie franchise.

B1 The new restaurant in town is a blockbuster success with long lines every night.

B2 The company's blockbuster product launch exceeded all expectations.

C1 The director's latest film is expected to be a blockbuster at the upcoming film festival.

C2 The musician's blockbuster world tour sold out stadiums across the globe.

Examples of blockbuster in a Sentence

formal The new movie released by the renowned director is expected to be a blockbuster at the box office.

informal I heard the new superhero movie is going to be a total blockbuster!

slang That movie was a total blockbuster! It had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.

figurative The new product launch was a blockbuster success, exceeding all sales expectations.

Grammatical Forms of blockbuster

past tense

blocked

plural

blockbusters

comparative

more blockbuster

superlative

most blockbuster

present tense

blockbusting

future tense

will blockbuster

perfect tense

have blockbuster

continuous tense

is blockbustering

singular

blockbuster

positive degree

blockbuster

infinitive

to blockbuster

gerund

blockbusting

participle

blockbusted

Origin and Evolution of blockbuster

First Known Use: 1942 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'blockbuster' originated in the United States in the mid-20th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large bomb capable of destroying an entire city block, the term 'blockbuster' evolved to refer to something highly successful or popular, such as a hit movie or a best-selling novel.