Synonyms of wear and tear

wear and tear

noun

as in wear

the result of long and hard use

my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• corrosion
• fatigue
• erosion
• decomposition
• deterioration
• disintegration
• abrasion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repair
• fixing
• reconstruction
• renovation
• rebuilding
• reconditioning
• patching
• mending
• revamping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wear and tear

Restorers address common signs of wear and tear, such as drawer runners worn down by nearly two centimeters and drawer backs reduced to half their original thickness by decades of knives repeatedly striking the wood. — Tara Anne Dalbow, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

These emergency reactions consume energy and cause wear and tear throughout the brain and body. — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Why tooth enamel can’t grow back Think of enamel as your teeth’s armor, a hard outer shell that protects them from chewing, acids, temperature changes and everyday wear and tear. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

All items arrived clean (professional cleaning is included in your BNTO box subscription) and showed no wear and tear, though they were wrinkled from shipping and needed a good steam before wearing. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2026