blockbuster

Definition

A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.

Etymology

From block + buster, referring originally to aerial bombs capable of destroying a whole block of buildings.

Example Sentences

• "He was watching the blockbuster film series Harry Potter."
• ""General William Booth Enters into Heaven" is lusty, a blockbuster conception."
• "The report noted that 'an increasing public appetite for large "blockbuster" musicals is a firmly established feature of London’s West End theatre scene'."

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