plural breakers
1
a
: someone or something that breaks something
a deal breaker
world record breakers
b
: a machine or plant for breaking rocks or coal
c
chiefly British
: someone who breaks up ships or cars for salvage
d
: a device for opening a circuit
specifically
: circuit breaker
2
: a wave breaking into foam (as against the shore)
Few things leave you feeling as connected to nature as surfing—whether you're floundering about in the breakers or riding the waves.—
Ellie Ross
Ellie Ross3
: someone who breakdances : breakdancer
While the first generation of breakers who started in the early 1970s aged out within five years, newer generations in their early teens were coming up and seeking out others who kept the dance alive on their own blocks in New York City.—Imani Kai Johnson
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Cheryl Rodewig, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
The wire ultimately disconnected from its breaker, which triggered the two power outages just three ships’ lengths from the bridge.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
Just elusive, eclectic and enigmatic action, comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller films and series from the vanguard of new wave of indie trendsetters and rule breakers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
According to a 2024 McKinsey study, not having Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support is a major deal breaker for 35% of potential new car owners, though major auto makers are still removing them.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Now, North Carolina has its own collection, and there’s even a record breaker in the mix.
—Cheryl Rodewig, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
The wire ultimately disconnected from its breaker, which triggered the two power outages just three ships’ lengths from the bridge.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 18 Nov. 2025
Just elusive, eclectic and enigmatic action, comedy, sci-fi, horror and thriller films and series from the vanguard of new wave of indie trendsetters and rule breakers.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 Nov. 2025
According to a 2024 McKinsey study, not having Android Auto or Apple CarPlay support is a major deal breaker for 35% of potential new car owners, though major auto makers are still removing them.
—PC Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaker. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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