blockbuster

UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
US
/ˈblɑkˌbʌstər/

Translations

blockbusternoun
blockbusters
pl
UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
US
/ˈblɑkˌbʌstər/
The new superhero movie is expected to be a blockbuster.
Новый фильм о супергероях ожидается как блокбастер.
Additional translations
Synonyms
box office hit
popular film
top seller
blockbusteradjective
more blockbuster
Comp.
most blockbuster
Super.
UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstə/
US
/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstər/
The movie was a blockbuster hit.
Фильм был блокбастерным хитом.

Definitions

blockbusternoun
Something—such as a film, book, product, or event—that is extraordinarily successful commercially or popular with the public.
The new fantasy novel proved a blockbuster, topping best-seller lists for months.
A large bomb used in warfare, capable of causing extensive damage.
During the war, blockbusters were dropped on the city, leaving much of it in ruins.
blockbusteradjective
Extremely successful, popular, or influential, often used to describe a movie, book, or other entertainment that achieves great commercial success.
The blockbuster film broke all box office records within its first week of release.