blockbuster
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As a teen, he would rent movies from his local Blockbuster solely based on them having the Cannes laurels on the cover.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Netflix came out of nowhere in the mid-2000s to topple Blockbuster in the DVD rental market.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
And then there was Blockbuster laughing Netflix’s founders out of the room when it wanted to sell itself to the giant video rental chain for just $50 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
Blockbuster romance Saiyaara followed a troubled male rockstar who ultimately "rescues" his partner who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Not so long ago H. Wayne Huizenga, the billionaire founder of Blockbuster and owner of the Miami Dolphins, wanted more elbow room and bought a neighboring house for $2.5 million.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
Vocabulary lists containing blockbuster
And the Oscar Goes to... Award-worthy Words
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Academy Awards, List 4
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Event Vocabulary for November 4–November 10, 2023
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
