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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It’s packed with marula and moringa seed oils, which smooth frizz and prevent breakage.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Citric acid goes deep into each strand to prevent breakage, lactic acid smooths cracks in the cuticle to smooth, and amino acids hydrate and boost elasticity.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The satin material helps reduce breakage and frizz, and it’s been a lifesaver while managing hair loss.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
Many are created to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025
Citric acid goes deep into each strand to prevent breakage, lactic acid smooths cracks in the cuticle to smooth, and amino acids hydrate and boost elasticity.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The satin material helps reduce breakage and frizz, and it’s been a lifesaver while managing hair loss.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 15 Apr. 2025
Many are created to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
—Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breakage
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 17 May. 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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