Blockbuster

Pronunciation

 * /blŏk'bŭs'tər/

Noun

 * 1) A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
 * 2) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
 * 3) A large firecracker type of fireworks; an M-80.

Adjective

 * 1) An exceptional event.

Related terms

 * blockbust (verb form)
 * block
 * bust

Thesaurus
astonishment, blow, bomb, bombshell, catch, earthshaker, eye-opener, joker, kicker, peripeteia, revelation, shocker, staggerer, startler, surprisal, surprise, surprise ending, surprise package, surprise party, switch, thunderbolt, thunderclap