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

Faith Dickey certainly could have decided to ride the wave of her bold and groundbreaking feats. —The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026

Sterlin Harjo has expanded the possibilities of television with work that is both deeply personal and culturally groundbreaking, with overdue stories and voices Americans have long ignored. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

The groundbreaking docuseries will share untold stories from past contestants and employees. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Mar. 2026

Pace immediately went on to star on the ABC legal drama The Young Lawyers in a groundbreaking role as a Boston attorney. —Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 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