1
: loss due to things broken
2
a
: the action or an instance of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
Examples of breakage in a Sentence
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.
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PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, that same intentional approach extends to a wide range of products addressing nearly every hair concern, from dryness and breakage to dullness.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The smoothing system, a blend of ingredients, softens and moisturizes the hair’s cuticle to deeply condition, while the amino acid blend helps prevent breakage and keeps the scalp moisturized.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
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PC Magazine, 22 Feb. 2026
This results in lots of spindly new growth, which is weak and susceptible to diseases, pests, and breakage.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Today, that same intentional approach extends to a wide range of products addressing nearly every hair concern, from dryness and breakage to dullness.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The smoothing system, a blend of ingredients, softens and moisturizes the hair’s cuticle to deeply condition, while the amino acid blend helps prevent breakage and keeps the scalp moisturized.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breakage
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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breakage
noun
break·age
ˈbrā-kij 
1
a
: the action of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
2
: an allowance for things broken
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