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

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

At least three other music festivals, including — in a real scheduling heartbreaker — the nascent Sound & Gravity. — Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

He’s played by Orlando Bloom, who really does look the part of the heartbreaker-gone-a-bit-to-seed. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 3 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