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.
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Get a quality hair towel to avoid frizz and breakage.
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
After all, the collection includes brushes, bows, and clips all under $22—and who could say no to that?
Wet Brush has become a must-have among beauty lovers and celebrities alike for its easy-to-use brushes that seamlessly detangle wet hair without causing breakage.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
This shampoo addresses thinning and color-safety concerns, strengthening hair and minimizing breakage with ceramides and plant proteins.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
Expandable uses automotive-grade glass and has designed and tested its chassis to support and protect that glass from breakage, much like an automobile does with its own window array.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
After all, the collection includes brushes, bows, and clips all under $22—and who could say no to that?
Wet Brush has become a must-have among beauty lovers and celebrities alike for its easy-to-use brushes that seamlessly detangle wet hair without causing breakage.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 26 Feb. 2025
This shampoo addresses thinning and color-safety concerns, strengthening hair and minimizing breakage with ceramides and plant proteins.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025
Expandable uses automotive-grade glass and has designed and tested its chassis to support and protect that glass from breakage, much like an automobile does with its own window array.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2025
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 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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