break the record

idiom

: to perform better than anyone or anything else or to achieve something no other person or thing has achieved
He broke the record for the high jump.

Examples of break the record in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
These albums, released over time during the Eras Tour, topped the charts and sold millions of copies, helping Swift break the record for most No. 1 albums for a female artist. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 30 May 2025 The attempt to break the record was held at Yorba Regional Park, and involved students from several of the district’s 23 campuses. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 22 May 2025 Liverpool's top goal scorer, Mohamed Salah, is looking to break the record for most goals in a season by a player over the age of 30. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 May 2025 According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, upcoming temperatures might just break the record for the hottest summer—the third year in a row. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for break the record

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Break the record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20the%20record. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!