blurb
(noun)
/blɜːrb/
Definitions
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A brief summary or promotional piece accompanying a creative work.
A whisper of words that charms the eye and heart; a beckoning tale on the edge of a book's embrace.Example: The book cover featured a blurb from a well-known author.
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A short promotional description of a product or service.
A spark of allure in prose, inviting the curious to dance with discovery's promise.Example: The advertisement included a catchy blurb about the new smartphone.
Origin
Early 20th century: coined by US humorist Gelett Burgess (1866–1951) in 1907 as a jocular description of the puff of publicity on the 'dust cover' of new books.
Synonyms
summary, description, advertisement, puff, promo
Antonyms
critique, review