breakable

adjective

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

Examples of breakable in a Sentence

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 Child-Proof Your Cabinets Keep curious hands out of kitchen and bathroom cabinets where breakable dishes, sharp tools, and harmful chemicals may be stored. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Tail Partbreaker Increases part damage accumulated on breakable tails. Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 June 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 See All Example Sentences for breakable

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breakable was in 1570

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“Breakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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