breakable

adjective

break·​able ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce breakable (audio)
: capable of being broken
breakable noun

Examples of breakable in a Sentence

a world record that may not be breakable elderly people's bones can be highly breakable if they suffer from osteoporosis
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Add Extra Cushion When protecting breakable gifts, many people think packing breakables in their clothes will protect them. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024 These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Spoonful of Comfort Hanukkah Soup Package ($120) includes two quarts of soup or mac n’ cheese, along with dinner rolls cookies, a breakable chocolate dreidel with chocolate coins, and more. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 With gifts that are very breakable, make sure they’re padded and packaged correctly. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for breakable 

Word History

First Known Use

1570, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of breakable was in 1570

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“Breakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakable. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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