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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This lightweight, comfy shoe has a protective toe cap and rubber outsole that can stand up to extra wear and tear.
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The sled’s period authenticity was verified by scientific testing, and the item shows signs of wear and tear from production use.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Use proper distance running form: Proper distance running form reduces the risk of wear and tear on your joints, bones, and muscles.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
In terms of durability, these binoculars survived being thrown repeatedly into a backpack with no signs of wear and tear.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 July 2025
The sled’s period authenticity was verified by scientific testing, and the item shows signs of wear and tear from production use.
—India Brown, Robb Report, 18 July 2025
Use proper distance running form: Proper distance running form reduces the risk of wear and tear on your joints, bones, and muscles.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025
In terms of durability, these binoculars survived being thrown repeatedly into a backpack with no signs of wear and tear.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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