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

However, in a heartbreaker for the Three Lions and their fans, Argentina scored twice in the final moments and extra time, clinching a return to the final to face Spain on July 19. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

The defending champs stay alive, while Egypt loses a heartbreaker. — Nbc News, NBC news, 7 July 2026

And the nation as a whole is in revenge mode after 2022’s all-time heartbreaker finale. — Christopher Hamill, New York Times, 15 June 2026

After 14 years at the helm and a few semifinals heartbreakers along the way, Cecconi and his young team will play for a City championship. — Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 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