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 frame also comes with a five-year warranty to safeguard you against any serious wear and tear over time.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of wear and tear on your body, and a lot of time spent in that building.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
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Area rugs get a lot of foot traffic, so stains, shedding, and standard wear and tear is expected.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
That joy is apparent whenever Cyrus shows up anywhere now, no sign of wear and tear or needless obligation or self-promotion.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
That's a lot of wear and tear on your body, and a lot of time spent in that building.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Refresh Your Space for Spring with Wayfair Deals on Joanna Gaines x Loloi Rugs
Area rugs get a lot of foot traffic, so stains, shedding, and standard wear and tear is expected.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
That joy is apparent whenever Cyrus shows up anywhere now, no sign of wear and tear or needless obligation or self-promotion.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Wear and tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20and%20tear. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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