breakwater

noun

break·​wa·​ter ˈbrāk-ˌwȯ-tər 

-ˌwä-

: an offshore structure (such as a wall) protecting a harbor or beach from the force of waves

Examples of breakwater in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

More than 80 migrants died, including some who drowned or were trampled in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, according to Spanish and Moroccan authorities. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

The death toll rose to 67, including migrants who drowned and others killed in a stampede trying to cross a breakwater barrier, the Spanish government said Saturday. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2026

At least 72 migrants died, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, Spanish authorities said Sunday. — CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026

Officials said many of the victims drowned while attempting the crossing, while others were killed in a stampede near a breakwater barrier. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for breakwater

• backwater
• bathwater
• blackwater
• deepwater
• edgewater
• feedwater
• floodwater
• freshwater
• granddaughter
• groundwater
• headwater
• manslaughter

Kids Definition

breakwater

noun

break·​wa·​ter ˈbrāk-ˌwȯt-ər 

-ˌwät-

: an offshore structure (as a wall) to protect a harbor or beach from the force of waves