breaker
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Lilly says she still uses the story as an "ice breaker" in her work.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
For Milwaukee-based Artisan, UBS having to hold more capital is a deal breaker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
On Wednesday, regulators were obliged to enforce the circuit breaker, suspending all trading temporarily, for the second consecutive day and the tenth time this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Burnham described the moment as a "circuit breaker for Britain, bringing forward the biggest changes in the last 40 years - a new political model and a new economic model".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“You don’t deserve anything. Maybe Sloth was an oath breaker, but she was smart enough to know you don’t deserve things, you gotta take them.”
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
Vocabulary lists containing breaker
Earth Science - Middle School
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Earth Science - High School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Oceanography - Middle School
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word