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

The groundbreaking event was attended by Tang and Hsu-Tang and the Met’s modern and contemporary art curator David Breslin, director and CEO Max Hollein, and head of capital projects Brett Gallard. — Leigh Anne Miller For Artnews, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Yedvab said most groundbreaking technologies benefitting humanity have been made by for-profit companies, albeit often building on academic research. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Once operational, the groundbreaking facility will establish Hyundai Steel’s first steel production base in North America. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, Engelbert oversaw the ratification of a historic CBA, leading to player salaries that surpassed $1 million for the first time, and a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that ties players’ salaries to revenue in a meaningful way. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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