break-even point

noun

1. the point at which the income from sale of a product or service equals the invested costs, resulting in neither profit nor loss; the stage at which income equals expenditure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of break-even point¹

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Example Sentences

More than 50% of the cups were returned, which organizers say surpasses the “environmental break-even point” — meaning they were better for the environment than single-use cups.

From Los Angeles Times

With tickets priced from £10, a 50,000-strong crowd was the break-even point.

From BBC

As profits have risen, so have prices, and Big Game's break-even point has dropped.

From BBC

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 37,552.16, despite the country’s manufacturing activity contracting for 11 straight months while approaching the break-even point in April.

From Seattle Times

The longer the electric plane is used, the better it becomes for the environment, and eventually a 'break-even' point is reached.

From Science Daily