also block-buster, big bomb (4,000 pounds or larger, according to some sources), 1942, from block (n.) in the "built-up city square" sense. Entertainment sense is attested from 1957. U.S. se [..]

originally referred to a large bomb that would destroy an entire city block during World War II; now in common usage, an impactful movie that is a huge financial success - usually with box-office of m [..]

A slang term for a new book for which the sale of a very large number of copies is virtually guaranteed, usually due to the reputation or popularity of the author (Mary Higgins Clark, Stephen King, Da [..]

(n) a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block)(n) an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)

(slang) a very powerful hand; powerhouse

A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block. Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieve [..]