1
: loss due to things broken
2
a
: the action or an instance of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
Examples of breakage in a Sentence
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
Recent Examples on the Web
And on the note of scarves, remember to always wear one at night, to further safeguard your strands from breakage.
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Essence, 14 June 2024
After six months of regular use, my hair doesn’t have as much breakage at the ends and detangling is a breeze.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2024
Small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
With the length of a page and latitude of a levee breakage.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
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Essence, 14 June 2024
After six months of regular use, my hair doesn’t have as much breakage at the ends and detangling is a breeze.
—Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 May 2024
Small appliances might break down or minor breakages could occur.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
With the length of a page and latitude of a levee breakage.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for breakage
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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breakage
noun
break·age
ˈbrā-kij 
1
a
: the action of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
2
: an allowance for things broken
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