Complete Definition of "blockbuster"

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English

Pronunciation
/bl�k'bŭs't�r/

Noun
en-noun

  1. A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
  2. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
  3. A large firecracker type of fireworks; an M-80.

Translations
trans-top|high-explosive bomb
Finnish: t|fi|korttelipommi
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trans-top|film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales
Finnish: jymymenestys
Russian: t|ru|блокба��е�
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trans-top|large firecracker type of fireworks
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Adjective
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  1. An exceptional event: a blockbuster trade in baseball.

Related terms
blockbust (verb form)
block
bust

Category:Explosives

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