record-breaking

American

[rek-erd-brey-king] / ˈrɛk ərdˌbreɪ kɪŋ /

adjective

so great, successful, numerous, extreme, etc., as to surpass all previous records.

We had a record-breaking fundraising drive this year.
He scored a record-breaking 97 goals in a single season.

Etymology

Origin of record-breaking

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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No other movie this season has shown that kind of strength other than Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which scored a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations in January.

From Los Angeles Times

A dog in Kent has given birth to a record-breaking 17 puppies, leaving her owners overrun.

From BBC

A major snow storm hit the US east coast on Monday with record-breaking snow, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.

From BBC

The tournament begins on 6 May - two days after the completion of the main World Championship where the 50-year-old will be aiming for a record-breaking eighth win.

From BBC

Around the Games, there were plenty of other performances that may not have brought home a medal, but were record-breaking in their own right.

From BBC

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