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

This shampoo, for instance, contains salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and stimulate the scalp as well as strengthening molecules that penetrate deep into the cortex to minimize breakage. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

The shampoo nourishes the scalp with panthenol and niacinamide, while the conditioner fortifies strands with lipids for thicker-looking hair that resists breakage. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Why hair oil matters for breakage and repair For strands worn down by heat tools, color or everyday wear, the pitch shifts from styling to repair. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

Oils are best thought of as a strand treatment, smoothing the cuticle, cutting frizz and reducing breakage during brushing and styling. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 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