break·even
ˈbrāk-ˈē-vən 
: the point at which cost and income are equal and there is neither profit nor loss
also
: a financial result reflecting neither profit nor loss
: having equal cost and income
Examples of breakeven in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Angelica Mari, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The economics are more favorable there because of the lower break-even point of drilling costs.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
Donovan said last year that Kansas City’s revenue in the three European countries had been roughly $1 million for 2023 and that the Chiefs were hoping to reach break-even there in 18 months.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
If homeowners don’t stay in the home long enough, the savings from a lower rate may never outweigh those upfront costs, known as the break-even point.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breakeven
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Adjective
The firm reached break-even point last year and aims for a 50% revenue increase in 2025.
—Angelica Mari, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The economics are more favorable there because of the lower break-even point of drilling costs.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
Donovan said last year that Kansas City’s revenue in the three European countries had been roughly $1 million for 2023 and that the Chiefs were hoping to reach break-even there in 18 months.
—Brett Knight, Forbes, 2 Feb. 2025
If homeowners don’t stay in the home long enough, the savings from a lower rate may never outweigh those upfront costs, known as the break-even point.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breakeven
Cite this Entry
“Breakeven.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakeven. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share