1
: loss due to things broken
2
a
: the action or an instance of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
Examples of breakage in a Sentence
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage.
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
Recent Examples on the Web
It is built on 15 years of research conducted by cardiologists who set out to investigate regenerative medicine, and is also packed with antioxidants to fortify hair growth further and reduce breakage.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Kentucky uses penny breakage while most states, such as California, round down to the dime.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The tool offers flexible bristles to help prevent breakage and easily rid the hair of knots without pulling or snagging.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Tile job done with no breakage during shipping, a rarity.
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2024
The brand claims that the lack of friction from sleeping on a satin pillowcase can lead to fewer wrinkles, less hair breakage, and a serene slumber.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
Although gels with high alcohol content may give you a longer hold, many result in dry, hard and flaky edges, which can cause breakage and hair loss.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Aguirre agrees, noting that a regular trim can help improve the overall health of your hair and keep damage, breakage, and split ends at bay.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Never tie a pacifier to your baby’s body or their sleep surface, and inspect your pacifiers regularly to make sure there’s no breakage.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
Kentucky uses penny breakage while most states, such as California, round down to the dime.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2024
The tool offers flexible bristles to help prevent breakage and easily rid the hair of knots without pulling or snagging.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Tile job done with no breakage during shipping, a rarity.
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2024
The brand claims that the lack of friction from sleeping on a satin pillowcase can lead to fewer wrinkles, less hair breakage, and a serene slumber.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2024
Although gels with high alcohol content may give you a longer hold, many result in dry, hard and flaky edges, which can cause breakage and hair loss.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 Apr. 2024
Aguirre agrees, noting that a regular trim can help improve the overall health of your hair and keep damage, breakage, and split ends at bay.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2024
Never tie a pacifier to your baby’s body or their sleep surface, and inspect your pacifiers regularly to make sure there’s no breakage.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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breakage
noun
break·age
ˈbrā-kij 
1
a
: the action of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
2
: an allowance for things broken
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