Blurb - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A blurb is a short promotional text, usually found on book covers or advertisements, that briefly describes the content to attract readers or customers.
Definition:
A short promotional description of a book, film, or other product.
Synonyms:
summary, teaser, pitch, advertisement
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
full review, detailed analysis
Common Collocations:
book blurb, movie blurb, back cover blurb, promotional blurb
Derivatives:
blurbs, blurbed, blurbing
Usage Tips:
Use "blurb" to describe brief promotional text on book covers or ads; avoid for lengthy descriptions.
Common Phrases:
catchy blurb, glowing blurb, back-cover blurb
Etymology:
Coined by Gelett Burgess in 1907; originally meant a brief advertisement or exaggerated praise.
Examples:
- 1. The author wrote a captivating blurb for her new novel.
- 2. I read the blurb before deciding to buy the book.
- 3. The movie poster had an exciting blurb from critics.
- 4. His publisher asked him to revise the book’s blurb.