Definition of heartbreaker
: one that causes heartbreak
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The team's most recent loss was a real heartbreaker.
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After leading by one of halftime and then taking a one-point lead with less than two minutes left in the game, the Bobcats lost a heartbreaker, 70-66.
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These women do More: Crock-Pot responds to 'This is Us' heartbreaker: 'Don't worry' Contact Susan Selasky at 313-222-6872 or sselasky@freepress.com.
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In the 2016 title game, North Carolina lost 77-74 on a buzzer-beating heartbreaker to Villanova.
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Parker Bevilacqua lost a second-round heartbreaker in sudden victory against Milton's Mason Dutcher at 113 pounds, while Tyler Larsen won a wild 10-9 battle over Murphy McCutcheon of Franklin in the opening round at 182.
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Mike Williams/For IndyStar INDIANAPOLIS – Coming off a double-overtime, one-point heartbreaker versus Carmel last week, Lawrence North went two extra periods once again in a 69-67 home win over Class 4A No.
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The Sixers have lost two straight, including a 102-101 heartbreaker Tuesday in Miami.
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February: In like snowy owl, out like arctic cod. Valentine's Day heartbreaker.
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North lost a 51-50 heartbreaker at home to the Royals on Jan. 5, but returned the favor on Feb. 16 by giving Larkin its only UEC River loss, 71-57.
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First Known Use of heartbreaker
1837
HEARTBREAKER Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of heartbreaker for English Language Learners
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: someone or something that causes you to feel very sad, disappointed, etc. : someone or something that breaks your heart
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