groundbreaking

adjective

ground·​break·​ing ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kiŋ 

: introducing new ideas or methods

has written a groundbreaking work

Examples of groundbreaking in a Sentence

She was honored for her groundbreaking work in nuclear physics.

Recent Examples on the Web

Brandy starred in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 1997 TV film — a groundbreaking role which marked the first Black Cinderella— with Houston acting as Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother and co-producing the film. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Norman Lear's All in the Family was, and remains, one of television's most groundbreaking sitcoms. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 July 2026

Donald Iwerks, son of Mickey Mouse co-creator Ub Iwerks, whose groundbreaking innovations transformed cinematic storytelling and immersive entertainment, died July 9. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 July 2026

The formula uses a groundbreaking Vitamin-B3 complex that works over a period of time to help naturally rebalance your scalp for long-term relief. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groundbreaking

• awaking
• backbreaking
• bookmaking
• breathtaking
• brickmaking
• caretaking
• dressmaking
• filmmaking
• forsaking
• glassmaking
• haymaking
• heartbreaking