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

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Furthermore, your home routine might suddenly change today due to appliance breakdowns, minor breakages or unexpected company. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026

This serum is designed to leave your hair feeling shiny, smooth, and frizz-free while strengthening its strands and repairing breakage. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 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