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
Recent Examples on the Web
However, its offensive line is a significant concern, and its deficiencies at that position group will be magnified given Rodgers' wear and tear and lack of mobility.
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Smith also cited the wear and tear from horseshoes on the park’s drives, plus the presence of manure.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Bikes put less wear and tear on roads, use less energy, and take up less space, making more room for everyone else.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
When making your choice, consider the weight of your materials and the amount of wear and tear the backpack will have to endure.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
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Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Smith also cited the wear and tear from horseshoes on the park’s drives, plus the presence of manure.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2025
Bikes put less wear and tear on roads, use less energy, and take up less space, making more room for everyone else.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
When making your choice, consider the weight of your materials and the amount of wear and tear the backpack will have to endure.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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