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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There may not be enough room to store toys, and a living room can be designed for adults, with sharp-edge coffee tables and fragile items, including table lamps, that invite breakage.
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Your home routine might be interrupted because of appliance breakdowns, a minor breakage or unexpected company at the door.
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Claire West, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Sea buckthorn oil helps prevent breakage, while saffron smooths the hair cuticle to minimize frizz and fight humidity.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 7 Feb. 2026
There may not be enough room to store toys, and a living room can be designed for adults, with sharp-edge coffee tables and fragile items, including table lamps, that invite breakage.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Your home routine might be interrupted because of appliance breakdowns, a minor breakage or unexpected company at the door.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Breakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breakage. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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