unbreakable

adjective

un·​break·​able ˌən-ˈbrā-kə-bəl How to pronounce unbreakable (audio)
Synonyms of unbreakablenext
: not able to be broken
unbreakable plastic
the unbreakable bond between a mother and her child

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That truce, born from the scars of Europe’s bloody religious wars and America’s own colonial theocracies, was deemed unbreakable, but Falwell was making inroads toward prying it apart. — Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2026 Sets with unbreakable backboards and breakaway rims are the best type for children because breakable boards and rigid rims can lead to the little ones hurting their fingers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 The phrase stems from the ancient Celtic handfasting ritual where hands are tied to represent an unbreakable bond. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 Succulents—hardy and diverse—are nearly unbreakable given plenty of sunlight. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unbreakable

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First Known Use

circa 1505, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unbreakable was circa 1505

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