wear and tear
noun
: the loss, injury, or stress to which something is subjected by or in the course of use
especially
: normal depreciation
Examples of wear and tear in a Sentence
my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced
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The constant jumping in and out can cause wear and tear or joint-related issues in a dog's senior years.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The denim’s surface remains remarkably consistent, resisting the typical signs of wear and tear that lead to fading.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, Hackl points out that the appliances, surfaces, and finishes in a main kitchen can stay in better condition when a dirty kitchen takes the wear and tear of use (which might be especially appealing for primary kitchens incorporating luxury materials and harder-to-clean details).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Some of the poles on the stretch of southbound I-95 from Broward through the Golden Glades to State Road 826 show the wear and tear.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The denim’s surface remains remarkably consistent, resisting the typical signs of wear and tear that lead to fading.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
In addition, Hackl points out that the appliances, surfaces, and finishes in a main kitchen can stay in better condition when a dirty kitchen takes the wear and tear of use (which might be especially appealing for primary kitchens incorporating luxury materials and harder-to-clean details).
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Some of the poles on the stretch of southbound I-95 from Broward through the Golden Glades to State Road 826 show the wear and tear.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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