1. movies, books, or other entertainment products that achieve great popular success and high sales or attendance
Usage: plural form
2. very large, powerful bombs capable of destroying entire city blocks
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.