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breakfast club
nounMedium
/ˈbrekfəst klʌb/A group of people who meet regularly in the morning, often before work or school, to eat breakfast together.
breakfast food
nounHigh
/ˈbrekfəst fuːd/A type of food typically consumed as part of the first meal of the day, often associated with morning routines.
breakfront
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbreɪkfrʌnt/A large piece of furniture, especially a bookcase or cabinet, with a center section that projects forward beyond the side sections.
breaking
adjectivenounB1
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ/The act of causing something to separate into pieces suddenly and violently, often by force; or the state of being so separated.
breaking and entering
nounLow
/ˌbreɪkɪŋ‿ən(d) ˈentərɪŋ/The criminal act of illegally entering a building, typically by force, with the intent to commit a further offence, such as theft or assault.
breaking ball
nounRare (outside of baseball contexts)
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ bɔːl/In baseball, a pitched ball that sharply deviates from its expected straight path as it approaches the batter.
breaking point
nounC1
/ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/The moment of greatest strain beyond which a person, system, or object can no longer endure and collapses or gives way.
breakoff
nounC1
/ˈbreɪkɒf/An instance of stopping or discontinuing something, often a relationship or discussion.
breakout
adjectivenounB2
/ˈbreɪk.aʊt/A sudden escape or emergence from confinement or restriction.
breakover
nounLow to very low frequency. Specialized term.
/ˈbreɪkˌəʊvə/The act of moving or shifting from one state, condition, or side to another, often abruptly or decisively.
breakpoint
nounC1-C2
/ˈbreɪk.pɔɪnt/A point, moment, or stage at which a significant change, interruption, or pause occurs.
breakroom
nounB1
/ˈbreɪk.ruːm/A room in a workplace where employees can take a break, eat, relax, and socialise.
breakthrough
adjectivenounB2
/ˈbreɪkˌθruː/A significant and sudden advance or discovery that overcomes a major obstacle or barrier, opening a new path.
breaktime
nounMedium
/ˈbreɪkˌtaɪm/A designated period, especially during a school day or work shift, when students or employees are allowed to stop their regular activities to rest, eat, or socialize.
breakup
nounB2
/ˈbreɪkʌp/The act of ending a relationship, partnership, or union.
breakwater
nounC1
/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə/A sturdy structure built out into a body of water to protect a harbour or shoreline from the force of waves.
breakweather
nounVery rare / Technical
/ˈbreɪkˌweðə/A naval or meteorological term for a sudden and significant change in weather conditions, typically one that indicates the end of a period of stormy, cold, or unsettled weather.
bream
nounC1
/briːm/A general term for various species of freshwater or marine fish, typically of the Cyprinidae or Sparidae families, characterized by deep bodies and flattened sides.
breast
nounverbverb-transitiveHigh
/brɛst/The front part of a person's body, specifically the chest or mammary gland area.
breast beam
nounVery Low
/ˈbrɛst ˌbiːm/A horizontal structural beam in a loom, located at the front near the weaver, against which the woven cloth is wound onto the cloth roller.

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