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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All the wear and tear and gas usage is borne by my car, which is considerably older than his.
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The actor, 47, who is known for roles and epic stunts in films like The Dark Knight Rises and Mad Max: Fury Road, told Esquire in an interview published May 9, that he's had wear and tear from the onscreen demands.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 May 2025
When Barca went 2-0 down in a quarter of an hour thanks to a Kylian Mbappe double, there were fears that the psychological and physical wear and tear of Tuesday’s painful Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan might result in Madrid being let back into the title race.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What to be aware of: Be aware of the wear and tear on your non-stick coating.
—Nora Colomer
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Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
The actor, 47, who is known for roles and epic stunts in films like The Dark Knight Rises and Mad Max: Fury Road, told Esquire in an interview published May 9, that he's had wear and tear from the onscreen demands.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 13 May 2025
When Barca went 2-0 down in a quarter of an hour thanks to a Kylian Mbappe double, there were fears that the psychological and physical wear and tear of Tuesday’s painful Champions League semifinal exit to Inter Milan might result in Madrid being let back into the title race.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
What to be aware of: Be aware of the wear and tear on your non-stick coating.
—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, 21 May 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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