wear and tear
noun
: the loss, injury, or stress to which something is subjected by or in the course of use
especially
: normal depreciation
Examples of wear and tear in a Sentence
my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced
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Those costs include maintaining infrastructure, supporting public services and handling the wear and tear that comes with an influx of visitors.
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Even modest updates can refresh your space and prevent future wear and tear.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Prices are up for everyone at the popular Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables as part of a plan by the city to clamp down on overcrowding, reduce wear and tear of the land, and make more money ahead of pricey renovations.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
This event has raised concerns about the wear and tear on both personnel and equipment during unusually long deployments, especially for a vessel that had previously undergone significant repairs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Even modest updates can refresh your space and prevent future wear and tear.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Prices are up for everyone at the popular Granada Golf Course in Coral Gables as part of a plan by the city to clamp down on overcrowding, reduce wear and tear of the land, and make more money ahead of pricey renovations.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
This event has raised concerns about the wear and tear on both personnel and equipment during unusually long deployments, especially for a vessel that had previously undergone significant repairs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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