groundbreaker

noun

ground·​break·​er ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce groundbreaker (audio)
Synonyms of groundbreakernext
: one that innovates : pioneer

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Ray Garcia was forced to close his groundbreaker Broken Spanish in August 2020. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The executive vice president of global brand partnerships at Nordstrom noted that a groundbreaker possesses original thought, innovation, creativity and — most of all — humanity. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The company has been a groundbreaker in Spain for publishing its supplier lists, which shed light on its production footprint. — Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Inez Jackson was a true San Jose groundbreaker. — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundbreaker

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First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of groundbreaker was in 1926

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“Groundbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groundbreaker. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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