breakables

This term is used almost exclusively in the context of packing, moving, or shipping. It functions as a collective category for fragile items, shifting the focus from the identity of the objects (like vases or plates) to their shared vulnerability to impact.

Grammatically, this word is a plural-only noun. It does not have a singular form "breakable" when used as a noun to describe an object; instead, "breakable" is typically used as an adjective. To refer to a single fragile item, one must use a phrase such as "a fragile item" or "a breakable object."