breakout

American  

[breyk-out] / ˈbreɪkˌaʊt /

noun

1. an escape, often with the use of force, as from a prison or mental institution.

2. an appearance or manifestation, as of a disease, that is sudden and often widespread; outbreak.

3. an itemization; breakdown.

   a hotel bill with a breakout of each service offered.

4. an instance of surpassing any previous achievement.

   a breakout in gold prices.

5. the act or process of removing and disassembling equipment that has been used in drilling a well.

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adjective

1. of or constituting a sudden increase, advance, or unexpected success.

   The director has finally scored with a breakout movie.

Etymology

Origin of breakout

First recorded in 1810–20; noun use of verb phrase break out

Example Sentences

This wasn’t the first health incident for Young, who is known for her chart-topping breakout hit, “Messy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But note the breakout failed quickly after a doji candle on Feb. 19, which was a red flag.

From Barron's

Mattel has also set its sights on major movies, recently partnering with Netflix to make toys inspired by the breakout success “KPop Demon Hunters,” which the company expects will boost doll sales.

From Los Angeles Times

The company had massive breakout moments of success, including the release of the iPhone in 2007, outpacing rivals such as BlackBerry and sparking the shift to smartphones.

From Los Angeles Times

Taylor Frankie Paul, a breakout from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” brought buzz to a waning reality franchise.

From The Wall Street Journal