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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With just a few sprays, the hydrating formula melts into strands to loosen up hair and prevent breakage.
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Removing weak branches also prevents breakage during snowfall or strong winds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Heat styling, tight styles or harsh treatments can increase breakage.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
Removing weak branches also prevents breakage during snowfall or strong winds.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Heat styling, tight styles or harsh treatments can increase breakage.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 29 Mar. 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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