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

Miami-Dade County commissioners are fond of heaping praise on the Miami Center for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, calling it a groundbreaking facility that will save lives and likely save the county millions of dollars. —Jim Defede, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026

Liu's lead role in the movie marked a groundbreaking moment for Asian representation in Hollywood. —Staff Author, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

The discovery of the traces of the first troop camp marks a significant and groundbreaking moment in archaeological research. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

This documentary explores the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his groundbreaking band, Sly & the Family Stone, while delving into the broader themes of the pressures and complexities faced by Black artists navigating success. —Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 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