noun
- movies, books, or other entertainment products that achieve great popular success and high sales or attendance
- very large, powerful bombs capable of destroying entire city blocks
Usage: plural form
Usage: military; historical
Examples
- Summer blockbusters dominated the box office with their spectacular special effects.
- The studio invested heavily in producing blockbusters to maximize profits.
- These blockbusters broke attendance records in their opening weekend.
- Publishers are always searching for the next blockbusters to top the bestseller lists.
- The military developed blockbusters during World War II.
- Critics argued that blockbusters prioritize spectacle over storytelling.