breakage

noun

break·​age ˈbrā-kij 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Both are covered in Apple's Ceramic Shield 2 to protect from scratches and breakage. — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Hydrated hair can help reduce the risk of breakage, promoting better repair and new growth. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Oribe Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo Made without SLS or SLES (chemical detergents that make products foam up, and remove oil and dirt), Oribe’s Hair Alchemy Strengthening Shampoo is built for fragile, breakage-prone hair. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

The friction free surface reduces hair breakage and minimizes sleep wrinkles. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

breakage

noun

break·​age ˈbrā-kij 

1

a

: the action of breaking

b

: a quantity broken

2

: an allowance for things broken