Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun blockbuster

2 senses of blockbuster

Sense 1
blockbuster -- (a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas (as a city block))
       => general-purpose bomb, GP bomb -- (a large bomb (500 to 2,000 pounds that is 50% explosive) whose explosion creates a blast and whose metal casing creates some fragmentation effect)

Sense 2
blockbuster, megahit, smash hit -- (an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel))
       => hit, smash, smasher, strike, bang -- (a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang")