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 Prep the room with protective coverings and remove breakable items to minimize mess and damage. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 11 June 2026 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 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
Adjective
  • Dating back to 1898, the book is now a fragile specimen, protected in a clear plastic box that still allows for viewing.
    — Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The worst of El Niño is still months away, but Southern California’s fragile coastline is already being transformed by record-setting king tides and storm surges.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragile
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  • The duo launches alongside a tapered blending brush designed for gentle, precise application on the delicate skin under your eyes.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Apple’s advertising hasn’t always shown such a delicate touch.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicate

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“Breakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breakable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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