WEAR AND TEAR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

wear and tear

noun

Definition of wear and tear next

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 on the Web The fabric is built to withstand daily wear and tear without fading or wearing down. —

Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024 Union wear and tear For all Cahn’s advanced planning, Unionwear quickly doubled its capacity, increasing production from 2,500 hats per day in June to 5,000 per day by late September. —

Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024 Through all of this wear and tear, my pair of Japan S shoes look shockingly good. —

Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2024 Suitcases go through a lot of wear and tear, whether it's stowed in the overhead bin on your flight or bumping along the baggage carousel. —

Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wear and tear