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

Plastic Furniture Covers While in theory this decorating move was a smart solution for guarding precious fabrics from wear and tear, who wants to sit on Grandma’s squeaky plastic sofa? —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025

Several inspections have been conducted and found the building safe, the cracks part of normal wear and tear. —Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025

Fluoride strengthens teeth and reduces cavities by replacing minerals lost during normal wear and tear, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. —Matthew Brown, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

That’s why the future Hall of Famer is making a permanent switch from center field to right, a move intended to reduce the wear and tear that comes with playing his old position. —Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025