groundbreaker

noun

ground·​break·​er ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce groundbreaker (audio)
: one that innovates : pioneer

Examples of groundbreaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The names Trump is said to be considering include some choices who would be groundbreakers for the GOP, including Scott, Donalds and Carson − all Black men. Susan Page, USA TODAY, 26 June 2024 The original 1993 Broadway musical, with its flying Tommy and galloping pinball machine, was a visual groundbreaker, warmed by excellent performances. Jesse Green, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024 News Of The Week Netflix's release of the biopic Shirley, starring Regina King as political groundbreaker Shirley Chisholm, is shining a light on Chisholm’s historic run for President of the United States in 1972. Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 But back then, Ichiro was a groundbreaker in a similar way to Lee, who is trying to join Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim as the only position players to make the successful jump from the KBO to MLB. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for groundbreaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groundbreaker was in 1940

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“Groundbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaker. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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