blurb Meaning & Definition
What Does Blurb Mean?
Blurb is used as a noun meaning A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes. As a verb, it means To write or quote in a blurb.
Blurb in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //blɝ(ː)b// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | endorsement |
| Plural | blurbs |
| Verb forms | blurbs, blurbing, blurbed |
Blurb Definition (Noun)
- A short description of a book, film, or other work, written and used for promotional purposes.
Blurb as a Verb
- To write or quote in a blurb.
- To supply with a blurb.
Synonyms of Blurb
Blurb synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Blurb
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Blurb in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
blurb (plural blurbs)
blurb (third-person singular simple present blurbs, present participle blurbing, simple past and past participle blurbed)
Words That Rhyme With Blurb
Origin of Blurb
Coined by American artist, art critic, poet, author and humorist Gelett Burgess in 1907 on a dust jacket[1] at a trade association dinner. The dust jacket said “YES, this is a “BLURB”!” and featured a (fictitious) “Miss Belinda Blurb” shown calling out, described as “in the act of blurbing”.
How to Pronounce Blurb
Blurb is pronounced //blɝ(ː)b// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Blurb
Is blurb a noun or a verb?
Blurb is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for blurb?
Words with a similar meaning to blurb include endorsement. See the full list of blurb synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of blurb?
The plural of blurb is blurbs.
What is the past tense of blurb?
The past tense of blurb is blurbed. The present participle is blurbing.