break ground

phrase

1
: to begin construction
breaking ground on a new wing of the hospital
2
or break new ground : to make or show discoveries : pioneer

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Denver is breaking ground on a new park along the South Platte River which will eventually become one of Denver Parks and Recreation's newest spaces. — Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 In April, the country's largest company, Vingroup, broke ground for the new coastal town on reclaimed land the size of 1,800 soccer fields. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 Bluhawk broke ground in late 2022 and features AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk, which hosts a variety of youth sports leagues and tournaments. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026 And for the next 17 years, SunZia flailed, never even breaking ground. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for break ground

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of break ground was in 1673

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“Break ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20ground. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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