breakout
adjective/ˈbreɪkaʊt/
Frequency rank: #7,714 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a sudden success or achievement that brings widespread attention or fame.
Example sentence
The young actor had his breakout role in a film that became a worldwide hit.
Synonyms & related words
- breakthrough
- defining
- landmark
- debut
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