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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It puts the country on track to top the record-breaking annual trade surplus it saw in 2025.

From BBC

While there’s no doubt the boycott irreversibly shifted public perception of the franchise in its rebooted state, “Scream 7” managed a record-breaking opening weekend gross of $63.6 million, the franchise’s largest before inflation is adjusted.

From Salon

It explores the origins of the sitcom, its success and its record-breaking Christmas special.

From BBC

“That’s why after the pandemic we saw record-breaking childhood viral illnesses because we lacked the usual immunity that we had, just from lack of exposure,” August said.

From Los Angeles Times

American Girls possesses a cheeky swagger that'll sound immense at his record-breaking Wembley Stadium residency this summer.

From BBC

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