blockbuster

• Substantiv für einen überaus erfolgreichen und populären Film, ein Buch oder ein anderes Unterhaltungsprodukt; historisch auch eine große Bombe, die einen ganzen Häuserblock zerstören kann.

A noun referring to a very successful and popular film, book, or other entertainment product, or historically a large bomb capable of destroying a city block.

1. Highly successful entertainmentB1informal

   A movie, book, or other product that is extremely popular and financially successful.

   Blockbuster

   • The new superhero movie became a blockbuster in its opening weekend.
   • The studio invested millions in producing a summer blockbuster.
   • Her novel was a blockbuster, selling millions of copies worldwide.

   Synonymebestsellerhitsensationsmashtriumph

   Antonymebombdudfailureflop

2. Large explosive deviceC1formal

   A powerful bomb capable of destroying a large area, such as a city block.

   Fugasbombe

   • The military used a blockbuster to demolish the enemy bunker.
   • The explosion from the blockbuster leveled several buildings.
   • Blockbusters were developed during World War II for strategic bombing.

   Synonymecookie