Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

record-breaker

noun
/ˈrek.ɔːrdˌbreɪ.kər/
Definition
A person or thing that breaks a record, especially in sports or achievements.
Examples
  • The marathon runner became a record-breaker by completing the race in under two hours.
  • Her album was a record-breaker, topping the charts for more than ten weeks.
  • The scientist was a record-breaker in her field for her groundbreaking research on climate change.
Meaning
Someone who achieves a performance that surpasses the previous record in a particular field, such as athletics, music, or business.
Synonyms
  • achiever
  • champion
  • trailblazer
  • pioneer