heartbreak
noun
heart·break
ˈhärt-ˌbrāk 
: crushing grief, anguish, or distress
has had more than her share of heartbreak
Examples of heartbreak in a Sentence
He recently suffered a string of romantic heartbreaks.
I understand the heartbreak you must feel over your grandmother's death.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
The classic Southern story set in a small-town community is filled with friendship, laughter, love, and heartbreak.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Fuerza Regida masterfully blends heartbreak and dangerous rumors into one gripping track.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
Medicine is full of heartbreaks.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for heartbreak
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“Heartbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbreak. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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heartbreak
noun
heart·break
-ˌbrāk
: crushing grief, anguish, or distress
heartbreaking
adjective
-ˌbrā-kiŋ
heartbreakingly
adverb
heartbroken
adjective
-ˌbrō-kən
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