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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Cushion Valuables When Moving There's nothing better to cradle your breakable goods when moving or packing items for storage than a pillow.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, consider this your first approach, both because glass is breakable and because taking an oven door apart on your own may void the warranty.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, glass is breakable and some plastic containers of honey can be squeezed to make pouring easier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s the travel wrap that doubles as a blanket for the cabin; the perfectly sized weekender bag that can be used to house gifts too breakable to check with your luggage; the sleek shoes that slip off easily at security and are ready to go for a just-off-the-flight lunch date.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Jan. 2026
In fact, consider this your first approach, both because glass is breakable and because taking an oven door apart on your own may void the warranty.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, glass is breakable and some plastic containers of honey can be squeezed to make pouring easier.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2026
There’s the travel wrap that doubles as a blanket for the cabin; the perfectly sized weekender bag that can be used to house gifts too breakable to check with your luggage; the sleek shoes that slip off easily at security and are ready to go for a just-off-the-flight lunch date.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Breakable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakable. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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