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Broken Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary mobile search Home Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary × Britannica Homepage Ask the Editor Word of the Day Quizzes Core Vocabulary Browse the Dictionary The Britannica Dictionary broken 4 ENTRIES FOUND: broken broken (adjective) broken–down (adjective) break (verb) 1 broken 1 broken Britannica Dictionary definition of BROKEN past participle of 1 break 2 broken / ˈ broʊkən/ adjective 2 broken / ˈ broʊkən/ adjective Britannica Dictionary definition of BROKEN 1 : separated into parts or pieces by being hit, damaged, etc. The street was covered with broken glass. a broken [= cracked ] mirror a broken bone a broken leg/arm [=a leg/arm that has a broken bone] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : not working properly a broken camera [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 3 : not kept or honored a broken promise [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : without hope or strength because of having suffered very much a broken spirit The failure of his business left him a broken man. a broken heart [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 : spoken with many mistakes : not fluent He spoke (in) broken English. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 6 — used to describe a relationship (such as a marriage) that has ended a broken marriage/engagement a broken family [=a family in which the parents have divorced] children from broken homes [=children whose parents are divorced] [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples ASK THE EDITOR Which is correct: "Aren't you happy?" or "Are you not happy?" See the answer » QUIZZES Vocabulary Quiz Test your word power Take the Quiz » Name That Thing Take our visual quiz Test Your Knowledge » WORD OF THE DAY artifact : a simple object (such as a tool or weapon) that was made by people in the past Learn More » About Us & Legal Info Contact Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Pronunciation Symbols Help d="M0 12c0 5.123 3.211 9.497 7.73 11.218-.11-.937-.227-2.482.025-3.566.217-.932 1.401-5.938 1.401-5.938s-.357-.715-.357-1.774c0-1.66.962-2.9 2.161-2.9 1.02 0 1.512.765 1.512 1.682 0 1.025-.653 2.557-.99 3.978-.281 1.189.597 2.159 1.769 2.159 2.123 0 3.756-2.239 3.756-5.471 0-2.861-2.056-4.86-4.991-4.86-3.398 0-5.393 2.549-5.393 5.184 0 1.027.395 2.127.889 2.726a.36.36 0 0 1 .083.343c-.091.378-.293 1.189-.332 1.355-.053.218-.173.265-.4.159-1.492-.694-2.424-2.875-2.424-4.627 0-3.769 2.737-7.229 7.892-7.229 4.144 0 7.365 2.953 7.365 6.899 0 4.117-2.595 7.431-6.199 7.431-1.211 0-2.348-.63-2.738-1.373 0 0-.599 2.282-.744 2.84-.282 1.084-1.064 2.456-1.549 3.235C9.584 23.815 10.77 24 12 24c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12S18.627 0 12 0 0 5.373 0 12"> © 2026 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.