breakable

adjective

break·​able ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce breakable (audio)
Synonyms of breakablenext
: capable of being broken
breakable noun

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a world record that may not be breakable elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis
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Prep the room with protective coverings and remove breakable items to minimize mess and damage. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 Words, breakable like children’s bodies; no hand in reach where they’d be well placed, secure, no hand in reach to protect their delicate clarity. — Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026 Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026 The Quinnipiac River was not fully frozen and had water flowing under breakable ice. — Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakable

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of breakable was in 1570

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