blockbuster
noun/ˈblɑkˌbʌstər/
Frequency rank: #7,814 most common English word
Meaning
something, especially a movie, that is very successful and popular.
Example sentence
The new superhero film turned out to be summer's biggest blockbuster, selling millions of tickets worldwide.
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