Record-holder (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who breaks a record.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She became the new record-holder in the 100-meter dash after crossing the finish line in 9.58 seconds.
- The weightlifter is a record-holder in multiple categories, including the deadlift and squat.
- After completing the marathon in under 2 hours, he was declared the record-holder for the fastest marathon time.
- The swimmer is a record-holder in several events, including the 200-meter butterfly and the 400-meter freestyle.
- The record-holder for the longest duration without sleep is a man who stayed awake for 264.4 hours.