Pronunciation: /ˈʃætər/
noun the act of breaking or smashing into pieces
A1 The shatter of the glass scared me.
A2 The shatter of the mirror left shards everywhere.
B1 The shatter of the vase was heard throughout the room.
B2 The shatter of the window was caused by a strong gust of wind.
C1 The shatter of the crystal chandelier was a costly accident.
C2 The shatter of the sculpture was a devastating loss for the artist.
verb to break or smash into pieces
A1 The glass fell from the table and shattered into pieces.
A2 She accidentally dropped her phone, causing the screen to shatter.
B1 The loud noise of the explosion caused the windows to shatter.
B2 The impact of the rock shattering the car windshield was heard from afar.
C1 The news of the scandal shattered his reputation in the industry.
C2 The unexpected turn of events shattered all hopes of a peaceful resolution.
formal The glass vase fell to the ground and shattered into a thousand pieces.
informal I accidentally dropped my phone and it completely shattered.
slang I can't believe she shattered his heart like that.
figurative The news of his betrayal shattered her trust in him.
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