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 quality of the stitching is top tier, ensuring that the drapes will last a long time through everyday wear and tear.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Some are just smarter choices for the everyday wear and tear of driving.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Inspect the tires thoroughly for wear and tear and uneven wear.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It's expected to be more scratch-resistant than the current Ceramic Shield and avoid wear and tear for longer periods.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Some are just smarter choices for the everyday wear and tear of driving.
—Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Inspect the tires thoroughly for wear and tear and uneven wear.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
It's expected to be more scratch-resistant than the current Ceramic Shield and avoid wear and tear for longer periods.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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