Noun: blockbuster 'blók,bús-tu(r)
- An unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie, play, recording or novel)
"The film became a blockbuster, breaking box office records worldwide";
- megahit, smash hit
- A large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
"The blockbuster caused widespread destruction during the air raid"
Derived forms: blockbusters
Type of: bang [informal], general-purpose bomb, GP bomb, hit, sizzler [informal], smash, smasher [informal], strike
Encyclopedia: Blockbuster