heartbreak

Everyday

1. Heartbreak is very great sadness, especially when someone you love leaves you, dies, or when you lose something important. tree →
2. A heartbreak is an event that causes such sadness. tree →

In the lessons

In stories, songs and sports reports: heartbreak when a pet dies, a friend moves away, or a team loses in the last minute. It tells the reader a character is deeply sad. Phrases: «heartbreak of losing», «last-minute heartbreak», «heartbreak hotel» (song).

Examples

• Losing our old dog was a real heartbreak. tree →
• The team suffered heartbreak in the final minute. tree →
• Moving away from her best friend caused great heartbreak. tree →
• The song is about heartbreak and love. tree →
• There was heartbreak when the school play was cancelled. tree →
• Time and friends help heal heartbreak. tree →

Note

Related: «heartbroken» (very sad), «heartbreaking» (causing great sadness). Usually uncountable. Not a medical problem of the heart.