noun
Uncommon
breaker
BRAY-kuh
Breaker (noun) means a large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore. Example: “The surfers waited for the next big breaker.”
noun
1
A large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.
"The surfers waited for the next big breaker."
2
A switch that automatically cuts off an electrical circuit if there is a fault (circuit breaker).
"The breaker tripped when she plugged in the space heater."
intj
1
Used on CB radio to interrupt and request to speak.
""Breaker, breaker," he said into the radio, "anyone got a read on traffic ahead?""
How to use breaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often either a crashing wave or the electrical safety switch in a fuse box.
Common pairings
circuit breaker
crashing breakers
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Word forms
- Plural
- breakers
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Etymology
From break + the agent suffix -er.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for breaker
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What does “breaker” mean?
The word “breaker” means a large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore. In plain terms, most often either a crashing wave or the electrical safety switch in a fuse box.
How do you pronounce “breaker”?
“Breaker” is pronounced BRAY-kuh (/ˈbɹeɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “breaker” in a sentence?
Here is “breaker” used in a sentence: “The surfers waited for the next big breaker.”
What part of speech is “breaker”?
Depending on how it is used, “breaker” can be a noun and an intj.
Is “breaker” a common word?
“Breaker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “breaker” have?
“Breaker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore.
What is the difference between a "breaker" and a regular wave?
A breaker specifically refers to a large wave that crashes into foam as it reaches shallow water or shore, while "wave" is the general term for any moving swell of water. Not every wave is a breaker; the term applies once the wave collapses into foam near land.
What is the difference between a breaker and a fuse?
A breaker (circuit breaker) is a switch that automatically cuts off an electrical circuit if there is a fault, and it can be reset and reused, while a fuse is a one-time device that must be replaced after it blows.
What does "breaker breaker" mean on CB radio?
"Breaker" is used on CB radio as an interjection to interrupt an ongoing conversation and request permission to speak, often repeated as "breaker breaker" for emphasis.
