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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It’s crafted from a durable fabric designed to resist wear and tear, giving you both the Antro-quality look and feel for just $30.
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The wear and tear of his adventures left him with a bald spot under his cowboy hat.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 June 2026
When Cleaning Isn't Enough, Replace the Grout Sometimes, years of moisture, staining, and general wear and tear leave grout beyond the point of routine (or even deep) cleaning.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
With the Teixeira addition on the horizon, Steube showing no signs of wear and tear on his elbow and Harrigan being just 38 years old, the Dems are facing the reality that this losing streak could extend out to a full decade.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The wear and tear of his adventures left him with a bald spot under his cowboy hat.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 10 June 2026
When Cleaning Isn't Enough, Replace the Grout Sometimes, years of moisture, staining, and general wear and tear leave grout beyond the point of routine (or even deep) cleaning.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
With the Teixeira addition on the horizon, Steube showing no signs of wear and tear on his elbow and Harrigan being just 38 years old, the Dems are facing the reality that this losing streak could extend out to a full decade.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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