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

The flexible design keeps my hair in place while the satin materials ensure my hair is protected from breakage. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026

Neither fear came to pass in the following months, but then in 2024, TikTok was awash in accusations that the Mielle Rosemary Mint Strengthening Hair Oil was causing hair damage, dryness, breakage and loss. — James Manso, Allure, 3 Aug. 2026

He’s handpainted, too, and made from high-density resin that resists cracking, fading, and breakage. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Finally, another reviewer who’d struggled with fine, breakage-prone hair, said the shampoo and conditioner rendered their strands significantly stronger, rendering their hair significantly less prone to snapping or splitting. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 25 July 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