Blurb (Noun)
Meaning
A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books); "the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The bestselling author contributed a glowing blurb for the debut novelist's first book.
- A short blurb at the back of the DVD case summarized the plot of the film.
- Her publisher asked a few famous authors to write blurbs for her upcoming novel.
- The blurb on the book's dust jacket promised a thrilling adventure that would leave readers on the edge of their seats.
- Acclaimed authors often trade blurbs, agreeing to endorse each other's works in the hopes of attracting new readers.