shattered; shattering; shatters
1
: to cause to drop or be dispersed
2
a
: to break at once into pieces
b
: to damage badly : ruin
3
: to cause the disruption or annihilation of : demolish
1
: to break apart : disintegrate
2
: to drop off parts (such as leaves, petals, or fruit)
2
: an act of shattering : the state of being shattered
3
: a result of shattering : shower
Examples of shatter in a Sentence
Verb
The rock shattered the window.
His dreams were shattered by their rejection.
The end of his marriage shattered him emotionally.
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Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
That peace shattered in 2011 when the civil war reached their city.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Each container is made from shatter-resistant, BPA-free plastic and has an airtight lid with secure latches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Cue the nerve-shattering tension aaaaand… enjoy!
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
That peace shattered in 2011 when the civil war reached their city.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
Have protective goggles or shatter-resistant glasses (for tear gas or irritants).
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Each container is made from shatter-resistant, BPA-free plastic and has an airtight lid with secure latches.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Shatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shatter. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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