noun · neutral
blockbuster
UK/ˈblɒkbʌstər/US/ˈblɑːkbʌstər/BLOCK·bus·ter
a very successful film, book, or other product that earns a lot of money and attracts large audiences
Examples
“The summer blockbuster made over $500 million worldwide.”
“Studios often rely on blockbusters to fund smaller projects.”
“Blockbusters usually have high production values and wide release.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although marketed as a blockbuster, the film received mixed reviews from critics due to its weak script.”
Collocations
- summer blockbuster
- box-office blockbuster
- produce a blockbuster
Word family
Common mistakes
That movie was very blockbuster.→That movie was a blockbuster.
Blockbuster films always good.→Blockbuster films are always good.
Say it for a higher band
5hit→6smash hit→7+blockbuster
Synonyms
hit
smash hit
Easily confused
hit
“The summer hit topped the charts for weeks.”
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