water breaks

phrase

US

—used to describe what happens when fluid suddenly comes from a pregnant woman's body because her baby will be born soon

Her water broke early.

Examples of water breaks in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For those exercising and walking their dogs, taking regular water breaks was a must. — Kenny Choi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026

The number of water breaks and leaks grew as the morning progressed. — Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Feb. 2026

That same year, the council passed an ordinance mandating water breaks for construction workers on city projects. — Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2026

Like when water breaks through a leaky roof. — Vic Tafur, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for water breaks

• politiques
• antiques
• bespeaks
• boutiques
• caciques
• critiques
• physiques
• techniques
• workweeks
• beaks
• cheeks
• creaks