breakable

adjective

ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce breakable (audio)
Definition of breakablenext
as in fragile
easily broken elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis

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Recent Examples of breakable Child-Proof Your Cabinets Keep curious hands out of kitchen and bathroom cabinets where breakable dishes, sharp tools, and harmful chemicals may be stored. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 Tail Partbreaker Increases part damage accumulated on breakable tails. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 The Quinnipiac River was not fully frozen and had water flowing under breakable ice. — Kellie Love, Hartford Courant, 23 May 2026 Osborn loves Tossware, a quality option for non-breakable drinkware with multiple styles to choose from, and it can also be reused for future events. — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for breakable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breakable
  1. fragile
  2. delicate
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  • The fragile peace didn’t hold, but the market’s memory is long enough to remember what was happening in February and in June.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The fragile dragon peace doesn’t hold long enough for the Targaryens to sort through their family business.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • There's a balance between delicate satin, feminine lace and midweight cashmere, thoughtfully combined for interest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Bitingly funny in its comedy and wistful in its drama, the film rests on the delicate performance of newcomer Verma, a diminutive, age-appropriate actor who molds Ilyas in captivating ways.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicate

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