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.
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Apple upgraded the display glass to Ceramic Shield 2, providing the phone with better protection against scratches and breakage.
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Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
But that’s only partly true—some can also address issues that people with curly, wavy, and coily hair frequently face, such as damage and breakage.
—Eden Stuart, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The smooth glass finish helps prevent snagging and frayed edges, which means less breakage and longer-lasting polish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
The oil’s moisturizing effects help prevent a slew of common issues, such as dryness, breakage, and frizz.
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Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
But that’s only partly true—some can also address issues that people with curly, wavy, and coily hair frequently face, such as damage and breakage.
—Eden Stuart, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The smooth glass finish helps prevent snagging and frayed edges, which means less breakage and longer-lasting polish.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
The oil’s moisturizing effects help prevent a slew of common issues, such as dryness, breakage, and frizz.
—Claire West, Parents, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for breakage
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 12 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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