Meaning & use
blurb
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A short promotional description of a book, film, or product, often printed on its cover.
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The blurb on the back of the novel promised a thrilling twist ending.
She wrote a one-paragraph blurb summarizing the documentary for the website.
A note on using this word
A blurb is typically brief and persuasive, meant to entice readers or buyers rather than provide full detail.
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