broke-down

American  

[brohk-daun] / ˈbroʊkˈdaʊn /

adjective

1. a variant of broken-down.

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Example Sentences

Sure, I stopped in Joshua Tree, but that doesn’t make these snowcapped mountains, long open plains and broke-down palm trees any more appealing.

From Los Angeles Times

The vocalist Catherine Russell met Bernstein at one of those shows; on “You’ve Been a Good Old Wagon” — Bessie Smith’s send-off to a “broke-down” lover — she’s perfectly in sync with the band.

From New York Times

At my building I sit on the stoop and catch my breath, waiting before I have to climb the broke-down stairs and walk hallways smelling like two-day-old garbage and fried onions.

From Literature

McElhaney said the woman denies using a racial slur, but said “my client was called an ugly broke-down cracker.”

From Washington Times

Rejuvenated Miles, whose DNA has been entirely reconstructed, is fresh and excited to be in the world because although he has the same memories as broke-down Miles, he is experiencing everything for the very first time.

From Salon