breakers Meaning & Definition
/ˈbɹeɪ̯kəs/
What Does Breakers Mean?
As a noun, breakers means plural of breaker. As an adjective, it means Outstandingly pleasing, breaking out oneˈs excitement.
Breakers at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈbɹeɪ̯kəs// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | surf, breaker and B-boy |
Breakers Definition (Noun)
- plural of breaker
Breakers as an Adjective
- Outstandingly pleasing, breaking out oneˈs excitement.
Noun
- Something that breaks.
- A machine for breaking rocks, or for breaking coal at the mines
- The building in which such a machine is placed.
- A person who specializes in breaking things.
- (chiefly in the plural) A wave breaking into foam against the shore, or against a sandbank, or a rock or reef near the surface, considered a useful warning to ships of an underwater hazard
- A breakdancer.
- A user of CB radio.
Noun
- A small cask of liquid kept permanently in a ship's boat in case of shipwreck.
Noun
- One who works in shipbreaking.
Synonyms of Breakers
Breakers synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Breakers
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Breakers in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
breakers
breakers (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Breakers
Origin of Breakers
Origin 1: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Origin 2: From break + -ers.
Pronouncing Breakers
You say breakers as //ˈbɹeɪ̯kəs//. It has 1 syllable.