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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The Kestrel’s use of 420-denier nylon in the pack body provides exceptional durability against wear and tear, even compared to other Osprey packs.
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Best of all, the pump is entirely dishwasher-safe and incredibly durable, showing no signs of wear and tear during our tests.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Best of all, the pump is entirely dishwasher-safe and incredibly durable, showing no signs of wear and tear during our tests.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
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 7 May. 2024.
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