blockbuster

Definitions

• A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
• (informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
• (slang) Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.
• A large firework of the firecracker type; an .
• (US) One who engages in blockbusting technique encouraging people to sell property.