wear and tear

noun

Definition of wear and tearnext
as in wear
the result of long and hard use my favorite jeans finally succumbed to wear and tear and had to be replaced

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Recent Examples of wear and tear So for Perseverance, the wheels were redesigned, and there are no signs of appreciable wear and tear, Lee said. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2026 The performance material is made with a blend of polyester, viscose, and linen blend to help prevent staining or wear and tear over the years. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the durable cotton-blend on the Alo pair holds up to weekly use and washing with no signs of wear and tear. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 It's got 20+ years of wear and tear, but this tote bag has served me well. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wear and tear
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wear
Noun
  • The club confirmed in a statement that their agreement for the company to become the club’s front-of-shirt and training wear partner had ended after less than two months.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The full-coverage formula sets to a natural matte finish and promises up to 16 hours of waterproof, sweat-, crease-, and transfer-resistant wear, so spots stay undercover.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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