blockbuster

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