blurb
gb/blˈɚb/ us/blˈɚb/
B2
English
ajánló, fülszöveg, ismertető, ajánlót ír
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a blurb for/on/about [something]
The blurb on the back of the book calls it “impossible to put down.”
A könyv hátoldalán lévő fülszöveg „letehetetlennek” nevezi.
I need to rewrite the blurb so it’s clearer about what the course covers.
Át kell írnom az ajánlót, hogy világosabban kiderüljön belőle, miről szól a kurzus.
The streaming page has a short blurb explaining the plot.
Learner examples
The book has a blurb on the cover.
A könyv borítóján van egy rövid ajánló.
She wrote a blurb for the new product.
Írt egy rövid ajánlót az új termékhez.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse blurb with blurt (to say something suddenly).
Meaning
short promotional description
Collocations
a short blurb
|a brief blurb
|a promotional blurb
|a book blurb
|a product blurb
|the blurb on the back
|the blurb on the cover
|write a blurb
|a blurb about the author
|marketing blurb
Synonyms
write-up (Often longer and less explicitly promotional.)
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promo copy (More clearly marketing-focused; common in business contexts.)
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description (Neutral; not necessarily written to persuade.)
Antonyms
full review (A detailed evaluation rather than a short promotional text.)
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in-depth summary (Much longer and more informative than a blurb.)
Themes
publishing
|marketing
|media
|business
|writing
Definition
a short text that tries to sell or promote something
A short piece of writing used to advertise a book, product, film, etc., especially the brief description on a cover, packaging, or a sales page.
NOUN
B2
2
ismertető
B2
Usage pattern:
a blurb about [someone/something]
Please send a short blurb about yourself for the conference program.
Kérlek, küldj egy rövid ismertetőt magadról a konferenciaprogramhoz.
The museum guide includes a blurb next to each exhibit.
A múzeumi kalauz minden kiállítási tárgy mellett tartalmaz egy rövid ismertetőt.
Her website has a one-paragraph blurb describing her research interests.
Learner examples
Write a short blurb about yourself.
Írj egy rövid ismertetőt magadról.
The app shows a blurb for each place.
Az alkalmazás minden helyhez megjelenít egy rövid ismertetőt.
Common mistake:
A blurb can be informational, not only advertising, but it is still usually very short.
Meaning
short informational snippet
Collocations
a 50-word blurb
|a speaker blurb
|a profile blurb
|a website blurb
|a program blurb
|submit a blurb
|include a blurb
|a blurb about yourself
|a short blurb next to
|a blurb for the brochure
Synonyms
bio (Specifically about a person and often slightly longer.)
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snippet (Any short piece of text; less tied to profiles or listings.)
Antonyms
full biography (A complete life story, not a short note.)
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detailed description (Longer and more comprehensive than a blurb.)
Themes
communication
|writing
|education
|work
Definition
a short text with basic information
A short piece of text giving basic information about someone or something, often in a program, profile, sidebar, or listing.
VERB
C1
3
ajánlót ír
B2
Usage pattern:
blurb [someone/something]
Several well-known writers agreed to blurb her debut novel.
Több ismert író is vállalta, hogy ajánlót ír az első regényéhez.
He asked me to blurb his new cookbook, but I didn’t have time to read it.
Megkért, hogy írjak ajánlót az új szakácskönyvéhez, de nem volt időm elolvasni.
The publisher tries to get famous authors to blurb new releases.
Learner examples
Can you blurb my book?
Tudnál ajánlót írni a könyvemhez?
A famous writer blurbed her novel.
Egy híres író ajánlót írt a regényéhez.
Common mistake:
Blurb as a verb usually means ‘write an endorsement/description,’ not ‘say suddenly’ (blurt).
Meaning
write promotional text
Collocations
blurb a book
|blurb a novel
|blurb an author
|be blurbed by
|ask someone to blurb
|agree to blurb
|decline to blurb
|blurb each other's books
|blurb the new release
|blurb for a friend
Synonyms
endorse (Broader; can be spoken or written and not necessarily short.)
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promote (Broader marketing action; not limited to writing a short text.)
Antonyms
criticize (Express a negative judgment rather than promotional support.)
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pan (Informal; strongly criticize a book or film.)
Themes
publishing
|marketing
|writing
|work
Definition
to write a short text that promotes something
To write or provide a short promotional statement about a book, product, or creator, often as an endorsement.
Grammar
Dictionary form
blurb
IPA
GB/blˈɚb/
US/blˈɚb/
Syllables & stress
blurb (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (blurb)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: blurb
- Plural: blurbs
Word family
Forms
blurbs
noun
Expressions
author blurb
1/ˈɔθɚ blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
endorsement from an author
a short positive quote about a book from another writer
Examples
- The marketing team tried to get an author blurb from someone famous.
- An author blurb can help a debut novel get noticed.
back-cover blurb
1/bˈæk kˈʌvɚ blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
description on back cover
the short description on the back of a book
Examples
- I always read the back-cover blurb before I buy a novel.
- The back-cover blurb gives away a twist, so I avoid it.
Learner examples
- The back-cover blurb is very short.
bio blurb
1/bˌaɪˈoʊ blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
very short biography
a short biography
Examples
- Send me a 30-word bio blurb and a headshot for the website.
- His bio blurb mentions his latest project and where he lives.
Learner examples
- I need a bio blurb for my profile.
cover blurb
1/kˈʌvɚ blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
text printed on cover
a short text on a book’s cover that promotes it
Examples
- The cover blurb promises a fast-paced thriller.
- She hates writing cover blurbs because they always feel exaggerated.
Learner examples
- I read the cover blurb before buying the book.
jacket blurb
1/d͡ʒˈækɪt blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
text on book jacket
a short text on a book’s jacket that promotes it
Examples
- The jacket blurb makes the novel sound darker than it really is.
- They redesigned the dust jacket but kept the same jacket blurb.
publisher's blurb
1/pˈʌblɪʃɚz blˈɚb/
fixed phrase
business
publisher-written promotion text
a short promotional text written by the publisher
Examples
- The publisher's blurb focuses on the book’s awards and reviews.
- He felt the publisher's blurb didn’t match the tone of the story.