heartbreaker

noun

heart·​break·​er ˈhärt-ˌbrā-kər 

: one that causes heartbreak

Examples of heartbreaker in a Sentence

The team's most recent loss was a real heartbreaker.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another heartbreaker of a result this week on Dancing With the Stars — how appropriate for Mariah Carey Night. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Richland lost a 45-42 heartbreaker to Highland Park at Birdville FA/AC after UCLA commit Jayshon Gibson — who piled up 273 rushing yards and five total touchdowns — left the game with cramps late in the fourth quarter. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026

After winning the first game of the WNBA Finals over the Seattle Storm, 68-64, the Sun lose a heartbreaker after Sales (who had 32 points) missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer in Game 2, 67-65. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

The Colts suffered a heartbreaker in Kansas City in Week 2, losing in overtime to the Chiefs. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for heartbreaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker