record-breaking

[ rek-erd-brey-king ]

adjective

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of record-breaking¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

For Mahmood, who exploited friendly bowling conditions brilliantly, it is now a record-breaking eight wickets in the powerplay in this series - the most by any bowler in a bilateral T20 contest.

From BBC

In July, Cavendish won a record-breaking 35th stage of the Tour de France, beating Eddy Merckx's total.

From BBC

Or maybe it was just distraction by a record-breaking crowd that led Chris Martin to take a tumble through a trap door at Coldplay’s Sunday concert in Melbourne.

From Los Angeles Times

Several states have reported record-breaking early returns, including two that could tip the presidential race — Georgia and North Carolina.

From Los Angeles Times

And as if inspired by moves on the record-breaking Eras tour, the baked creation was also left bending at the knees.

From BBC