heartbreaker
Americannoun
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heartbreakers
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of heartbreaker
1655–65; heartbreak + -er 1
Example Sentences
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"I lost the third set. All good - he played very well, served very well. But the fourth set tie-break was a heartbreaker for me," Nadal said.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who fell 140-138 to Miami in an overtime heartbreaker on Monday, rallied to turn the tables with a 130-116 triumph over the Heat.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
“Seven Tears” has a light rockabilly swing and continues Springsteen’s affinity for the number seven, and “Unsatisfied Heart” is a heartbreaker, a legendary fan favorite that’s finally seeing the light of day.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025
It is a heartbreaker to see, for what might have been: an “emerald necklace” of mountains, rivers, parks and beaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
They ignored me and belted out the heartbreaker part where the mother must leave her baby.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Federer developed rivalries, started losing heartbreakers and displayed a vulnerable side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026
But there are some devastating heartbreakers on this record, the kind of song that gets under your skin whether you want it to or not.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2025
The last time Penn State and Utah made appearances in the Rose Bowl, they lost hard-fought heartbreakers that were among the most entertaining contests in the game’s history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2023
It’s not much of a fight — and Josh isn’t much of a catch — but one of Dunham’s talents is her ability to capture the allure of heartbreakers, scuzzballs and dopes.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2022
Dumpers may not always be the heartbreakers, and the Dumpees may not always be the heartbroken.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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