Definition of Potboiler

a book or other artistic work that is usually of inferior quality and only used to pay expenses until quality work is produced

Examples of Potboiler in a sentence

With rent and insurance payments due, the starving artist threw together a potboiler painting to use as a quick sale.  🔊

The potboiler of a novel was mediocre at best but did bring in a few dollars after being released.  🔊

While working on his upcoming album, the singer released a potboiler track to keep fans interested.  🔊

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