breakable

adjective
UK: /ˈbreɪkəbl̩/
US: /ˈbreɪkəbl̩/

  1. Easy to break or damage.

    1. Be careful, this glass is breakable. [ ] [ ]
    2. The antique vase was breakable and needed careful handling during the move. [ ] [ ]

  2. Capable of being broken; not strong or durable.

    1. This toy is breakable if you play rough. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new phone seemed breakable after a few drops despite its price. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fragile delicate friable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breakable" in English means: Easy to break or damage., Capable of being broken; not strong or durable..

The phonetic transcription of "breakable" is /ˈbreɪkəbl̩/ in British English and /ˈbreɪkəbl̩/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breakable": fragile, delicate, friable.

Example usage of "breakable": "Be careful, this glass is breakable.". More examples on the page.