Record-breaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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record-breaker
[ ˈrekərdˌbreɪkər ]
achievement
A person or thing that has broken a record or achieved something outstanding in a particular field.
Synonyms
record-holder, record-setter
Examples of usage
- He is a record-breaker in the world of swimming.
- The athlete is a record-breaker in the long jump event.
sports
An athlete who has broken a record in a particular sport or event.
Synonyms
record-holder, record-setter
Examples of usage
- The sprinter is a record-breaker in the 100m dash.
- She became a record-breaker in the high jump competition.
general
A person or thing that surpasses or exceeds a previous achievement or standard.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new movie is a record-breaker in terms of box office sales.
- He became a record-breaker in the field of technology.
Translations
Translations of the word "record-breaker" in other languages:
🇵🇹 recordista
🇮🇳 रिकॉर्ड तोड़ने वाला (rekord todne wala)
🇩🇪 Rekordbrecher
🇮🇩 pemecah rekor
🇺🇦 рекордсмен
🇵🇱 rekordzista
🇯🇵 記録破り (kiroku yaburi)
🇫🇷 détenteur de record
🇪🇸 rompedor de récords
🇹🇷 rekor kıran
🇰🇷 기록 경신자 (girok gyeongsinja)
🇸🇦 محطم الأرقام القياسية (muḥaṭṭim al-arqām al-qiyāsiyya)
🇨🇿 rekordman
🇸🇰 rekordér
🇨🇳 破纪录者 (pò jìlù zhě)
🇸🇮 rekorder
🇮🇸 metshafi
🇰🇿 рекордшы
🇬🇪 რეკორდსმენი (rekordsmeni)
🇦🇿 rekordçu
🇲🇽 rompedor de récords
Word origin
The term record-breaker originated in the mid-19th century, combining the words 'record' and 'breaker' to refer to someone or something that surpasses a previous achievement or standard. The concept of breaking records has been prevalent in various fields such as sports, entertainment, and technology, highlighting exceptional accomplishments and milestones. The term continues to be widely used to recognize individuals or entities that set new records and push the boundaries of what is achievable.