Definition of "blockbuster" [blockbuster]

• Something, such as a film or book, that sustains widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales. (noun)
• A high-explosive bomb used for demolition purposes. (noun)
• One that engages in the practice of blockbusting. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The term blockbuster was first coined during World War II to describe bombs that would blow up buildings."
• "The term blockbuster deal is casually thrown around these days but if the reports are true, the proposed Carmelo Anthony trade, which involves 18 players and three teams fits the bill rather robustly."
• "Abrams takes the term blockbuster seriously here by amping up the thrills and generously peppering in humor and enough heart to actually want to follow the adventures of this crew for many more films to come."