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
Recent Examples on the Web
The Kestrel’s use of 420-denier nylon in the pack body provides exceptional durability against wear and tear, even compared to other Osprey packs.
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Best of all, the pump is entirely dishwasher-safe and incredibly durable, showing no signs of wear and tear during our tests.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
The device therefore should suffer much less wear and tear from friction.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The stones were placed next to one another to make a roadway, about 50 feet wide, the archaeologists said, and there are markings of ruts and stone replacements from wear and tear.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Below, a selection of jeans to shop—from denim primed for distressing to styles featuring varying degrees of wear and tear.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The textiles tend to release more PFAS when subject to wear and tear, raising concerns about long-term exposure among firefighters.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The mitten is also lightweight and durable, with no noticeable wear and tear, even after regular use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Plastic is easy to clean and lightweight, but tends to exhibit wear and tear faster than their metal counterparts.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Best of all, the pump is entirely dishwasher-safe and incredibly durable, showing no signs of wear and tear during our tests.
—Simone Scully, Parents, 16 Apr. 2024
The device therefore should suffer much less wear and tear from friction.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024
The stones were placed next to one another to make a roadway, about 50 feet wide, the archaeologists said, and there are markings of ruts and stone replacements from wear and tear.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2024
Below, a selection of jeans to shop—from denim primed for distressing to styles featuring varying degrees of wear and tear.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
The textiles tend to release more PFAS when subject to wear and tear, raising concerns about long-term exposure among firefighters.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
The mitten is also lightweight and durable, with no noticeable wear and tear, even after regular use.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
Plastic is easy to clean and lightweight, but tends to exhibit wear and tear faster than their metal counterparts.
—Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024
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