blurb

[ blurb ]

noun

1. a brief advertisement or announcement, especially a laudatory one:

   She wrote a good blurb for her friend's novel.

verb (used with object)

1. to advertise or praise in the manner of a blurb.

blurb

/ blɜːb /

noun

1. a promotional description, as found on the jackets of books

Other Words From

• blurbist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of blurb¹

An Americanism dating back to 1910–15; allegedly coined by F. G. Burgess

Word History and Origins

Origin of blurb¹

C20: coined by Gelett Burgess (1866–1951), US humorist and illustrator

Example Sentences

For example, an iPhone user planning a sushi gathering at her house can type a few blurbs describing the time and place of the event, and Apple Intelligence will help create a full invitation.

From Los Angeles Times

In Vance’s blurb, which is included on the website of right-wing publisher Skyhorse Publishing, the Ohio senator warns of “communists” in everyday settings, like the workplace and college campuses, and praises Posobiec for his insight.

From Salon

The back cover of my 1985 reissue features two blurbs: One by Alice Walker, one by Henry Miller.

From New York Times

Her story and the resignation of Casey merited a brief blurb in The Times in 1992, but the paper never mentioned her again.

From Los Angeles Times

Now it’s a blurb labeled “Kids” that appears online and in Friday’s print edition in a roundup of the best things to do in New York City.

From New York Times