thriller

Definition

  • noun: a novel, movie, etc., that is very exciting
  • noun: one that 'thrills'
  • synonyms: 3-d, cinemascope, cinerama

Examples

  • His latest novel is a political 'thriller'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Do you have any books by Dickens ? - No. No, l'm afraid we're a travel bookshop. We only sell travel books. Oh, right. How about the new John Grisham thriller ? Well, no, 'cause that's, uh-- that's a novel too, isn't it ? Oh, right. Have you got Winnie the Pooh ? Martin, your customer. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill