1. The practice of inducing property owners to sell their homes by exploiting racial fears, typically by suggesting that people of a different race are moving into the neighborhood.
Usage: historical; offensive practice; primarily U.S. context; often used in discussions of housing discrimination and segregation
2. The plural of blockbuster; highly successful movies, books, or other entertainment products that achieve massive commercial success.
Usage: informal; common in entertainment and publishing industries

Examples

• Blockbustings were a common tactic used by unscrupulous real estate agents in the 1950s and 1960s.
• The summer movie season is filled with blockbustings that appeal to mass audiences.
• Historical records document how blockbustings accelerated white flight from urban neighborhoods.
• Publishers are always seeking the next blockbustings to compete in the market.
• The practice of blockbustings caused significant demographic shifts in American cities.
• This year's blockbustings include several superhero films and fantasy adventures.