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Meaning

A "blurb" is a short written description or promotional piece that summarizes the content of a book, article, film, or other work. It is typically found on the back cover of books or in advertisements, aiming to attract readers' attention and give them a sneak peek of the work's themes or plot.

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Etymology

The word "blurb" was coined in 1907 by author Gelett Burgess. It is thought to be a play on the words "blurb" and "flurb," and it initially referred to a humorous or facetious description of a book.

Examples

  1. The blurb on the back cover of the novel intrigued me enough to buy it.
  2. Publishers often hire skilled writers to craft engaging blurbs that draw in potential readers.
  3. Before making a decision on which movie to watch, I always check the blurb to see what it’s about.
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