01 Word definition

break

5 letters · 2 vowels · 3 consonants

Is BREAK a word?

Yes. BREAK is a 5-letter noun. some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BREAK?

B-R-E-A-K

BREAK contains 5 letters, begins with B, and ends with K.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity

    the telephone is an annoying interruption

2noun

  1. an unexpected piece of good luck

    he finally got his big break
Synonyms
interruptiongood luckhappy chance
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length5letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BREAK spelled?

B1R2E3A4K5
Starts withBREFirst 3 letters
Ends withEAKLast 3 letters
Unique letters5No repeated letters
Vowel balance2 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About BREAK.

How do you spell BREAK?

BREAK is spelled B-R-E-A-K. It contains 5 letters.