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

Gervais was not shy about admitting that Spinal Tap inspired his groundbreaking series. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2025

Snoop Dogg has sparked backlash for anti-gay remarks made on a podcast, nearly two decades after his cameo on the groundbreaking lesbian drama The L Word. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025

He is known for his ability to bridge the gap between traditional corporate management and groundbreaking strategies. —Merle Symes, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025

The Ray Lewis Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating a safer community, hosted a groundbreaking event for the Lewis Estates and Townhomes at 49th and Tennessee Streets in Gary. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for groundbreaking

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