Blockbusters

/ˈblɑkˌbʌstərz/ noun

Huge, hugely successful movies, books, or other entertainment products that are extremely popular and make a lot of money.

From 'block' (city block) and 'buster' (something that breaks or destroys). Originally a WWII bomb so powerful it could destroy an entire city block; repurposed in 1940s for films that attracted massive audiences.

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