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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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The city of Miami Beach isn't the only Florida destination cracking down on spring breakers.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Atom Power’s solid-state breakers technology can support the growth of data centers, Chief Technology Officer Binesh Kumar said.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Spring breakers traveling by air this year should consider packing one additional thing before heading to the airport—a lot of extra time.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Things got a little out of control with crazy crowds and scores of under-age drinkers, so the city kicked out MTV and tried to discourage spring breakers from coming.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The city of Miami Beach isn't the only Florida destination cracking down on spring breakers.
—Amy Galo, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Atom Power’s solid-state breakers technology can support the growth of data centers, Chief Technology Officer Binesh Kumar said.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Spring breakers traveling by air this year should consider packing one additional thing before heading to the airport—a lot of extra time.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaker. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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