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
Imani Kai JohnsonExamples of breaker in a Sentence
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
In the down moments, the Princess of Wales chatted amiably with Bernard Morgan, 101, a veteran who worked as a code breaker during the conflict.
—Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The organization determines new record breakers through an online application process that requires applicants to submit evidence showing a record attempt.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
New plants should be watered by hand using a water breaker or a water bubbler on a water wand handle.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Aggressive rule breakers or not, Brömmelstroet casts doubt on the urban potential for AVs in Europe.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
In the down moments, the Princess of Wales chatted amiably with Bernard Morgan, 101, a veteran who worked as a code breaker during the conflict.
—Danica Kirka, Twin Cities, 5 May 2025
The organization determines new record breakers through an online application process that requires applicants to submit evidence showing a record attempt.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025
New plants should be watered by hand using a water breaker or a water bubbler on a water wand handle.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2025
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaker. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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