Main Entry: ¹dam·age

Pronunciation: \ˈda-mij\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from dan damage, from Latin damnum

Date: 14th century

1 : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
2 plural : compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury
3 : expense, cost <“What's the damage?” he asked the waiter>