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US/ˈblɑːkˌbʌs.tər/
UK/ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə/
a very successful film or book that earns huge amounts of money
In context
The summer blockbuster made over a billion dollars around the world.
Most big studios spend more money on one blockbuster than on ten small films.
We stood in line for hours to see the latest Hollywood blockbuster.
Words that go with blockbuster
noun + noun
- a Hollywood blockbusterHe starred in a Hollywood blockbuster last year.
- a summer blockbusterA summer blockbuster usually opens in June.
- a box office blockbusterThe film became a box office blockbuster in a week.
- an action blockbusterThe action blockbuster was full of explosions.
adjective + noun
- a big-budget blockbusterA big-budget blockbuster needs a huge audience to succeed.
- a blockbuster movieA blockbuster movie often has a famous cast.