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.
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Trying to fight a perm with a different chemical treatment may cause serious breakage to your already fragile hair, so don’t do that.
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Sable Yong, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
And Digital Lives While physical risks, including theft, breakage and loss, remain a significant concern, the risks mobile devices face today extend far beyond that.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
These satin scrunchies are designed to be gentle on hair, prevent creases and reduce breakage.
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Sable Yong, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
And Digital Lives While physical risks, including theft, breakage and loss, remain a significant concern, the risks mobile devices face today extend far beyond that.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
These satin scrunchies are designed to be gentle on hair, prevent creases and reduce breakage.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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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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