Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breakables
noun
/ˈbreɪ.kə.bəlz/
Definition
Items that can easily break or shatter if dropped or handled carelessly.
Examples
- Be careful with those breakables when you’re packing for the move.
- She always keeps her breakables on the top shelf to avoid accidents.
- At the yard sale, there were many breakables that needed special packaging.
Meaning
Breakables are delicate objects often made of glass, porcelain, ceramics, or other fragile materials. These items require careful handling due to their susceptivity to damage.
Synonyms
- fragile items
- delicates
- vulnerables
