blockbuster

/ˈblɒkˌbʌs.tə(ɹ)/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
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

Something, especially an event or a film, book or other creative work, that is intended to achieve high sales (perhaps indicated by large budgets or high advertising spending) or that is conceived on a large or epic scale

4

Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.

5

A large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80.

6

One who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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