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Definition of chartbuster

chartbuster

/ˈtʃɑːrtˌbʌs.tɚ/
chart · bust · er
Plural:chartbusters
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Adjective:chartbusting
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chartbuster Lexical Profile

chartbuster Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A song, music album, or book that achieves rapid commercial success and reaches the top of the sales or popularity charts.

Example

"The band's latest single quickly became an international chartbuster, staying at number one for six consecutive weeks."

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• Nearby Words

charmlessly
chart
chartable
chartbuster
charter
charterable
chartered

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chartbuster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chartbuster
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