B2nounrelationships
US/ˈbreɪk.ʌp/
UK/ˈbreɪk.ʌp/
the end of a relationship, a marriage or a group
In context
After the breakup, she moved to a new city to start over.
The band's breakup surprised fans, who had just bought tickets for the tour.
A breakup can be hard on children, even when the parents stay friendly.
Words that go with breakup
adjective + noun
- a painful breakupHe is still recovering from a painful breakup.
- messy breakupThey had a messy breakup and no longer talk.
verb + noun
- go through a breakupShe went through a breakup last spring.
noun + preposition
- breakup of a marriageThe breakup of their marriage was hard on everyone.
verb + preposition
- lead to a breakupConstant arguments led to their breakup.
noun + noun
- breakup songShe wrote a breakup song about him.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They had a break up last year.Correct: They had a breakup last year.