blockbuster
|block/bust/er|
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/ˈblɑkˌbʌstər/
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/ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
highly successful
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blockbuster' originates from the combination of 'block' and 'buster,' where 'block' refers to a city block and 'buster' implies something that breaks or destroys.
Historical Evolution
'blockbuster' was first used in the 1940s to describe large bombs capable of destroying city blocks, and later evolved to describe successful films or books.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a large bomb,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a successful product.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a very successful, popular, or influential movie, book, or other product.
The movie was a summer blockbuster, breaking box office records.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39