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noun

breaking

BRAY-kihng
noun
1
The act of something being broken.
"The breaking of the vase was purely an accident."
2
Breakdancing.
"Breaking became an official Olympic event in 2024."
adj
1
Describing news that is happening or being reported right now.
"We interrupt this program for breaking news."

How to Use Breaking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of shattering something — or, informally, breakdancing — or an adjective for very recent news.

Common pairings
breaking news breakdancing / breaking

Word Forms

breakings plural

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