blockbuster

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

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noun a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)
noun an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)

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

"Our own blockbuster should get there before they fire again." — The Secret of the Ninth Planet, Donald A. Wollheim
Apparently, Scott was told, CNN received an anonymous call, urging them to be part of a blockbuster announcement. — Terminal Compromise, Winn Schwartau
Puzzling over that, I began to wonder if maybe I was on the verge of uncovering a blockbuster documentary. — Life Blood, Thomas Hoover

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