Synonyms of wear and tear

wear and tear

noun

as in wear

the result of long and hard use

my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• corrosion
• fatigue
• erosion
• decomposition
• deterioration
• disintegration
• abrasion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• renovation
• rebuilding
• reconditioning
• patching
• mending
• revamping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wear and tear

So Yaremtso built a platform that helps record a vehicle’s wear and tear when it is purchased, rented, financed, serviced, returned, resold or removed from operation. — Noelle Harff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

My tiny indoor lumber rack doesn’t cut it (and it’s not made for outdoor wear and tear either). — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

The most common reason for a sliding toilet seat is overuse from everyday wear and tear. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026

The bag folds up slim, and the exterior fabric is tough enough to withstand the wear and tear of planes, trains, and automobiles. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026