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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CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The council received 23 applications and ultimately voted for five individuals, ending the fifth spot in tie-breaker vote among five candidates — one of which was former Free Press photographer Tony Spina.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Since 1990, Glamour has honored the world’s most extraordinary women—trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries, and champions who have defined each year.
—Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
One of my non-negotiable road trip essentials is a car window breaker, like this one from Sinsen.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
India lost its review in desperation to get Wolvaardt dismissed, and then gambled with Verma’s gentle off-breakers.
—CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The council received 23 applications and ultimately voted for five individuals, ending the fifth spot in tie-breaker vote among five candidates — one of which was former Free Press photographer Tony Spina.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Since 1990, Glamour has honored the world’s most extraordinary women—trailblazers, rule breakers, visionaries, and champions who have defined each year.
—Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
One of my non-negotiable road trip essentials is a car window breaker, like this one from Sinsen.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breaker
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“Breaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breaker. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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