heartbreaker

noun

heart·​break·​er ˈhärt-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce heartbreaker (audio)
: one that causes heartbreak

Examples of heartbreaker in a Sentence

The team's most recent loss was a real heartbreaker.
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The Chargers lost a 13-11 heartbreaker to Stevenson in the semifinals. Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2024 Two weeks ago, his team lost a heartbreaker to Daniels' Commanders. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 The Southington girls played their first home basketball game since Queen’s death; the Knights lost a heartbreaker, 41-39, to Bristol Central. Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2024 Now, the Lions’ play-caller returns for another run at a Super Bowl following Sunday’s heartbreaker, during which Detroit surrendered a 24-7 lead. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for heartbreaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of heartbreaker was in 1837

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“Heartbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heartbreaker. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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