wear and tear

or wear-and-tear

[ tair ]
/ tɛər /

noun

damage or deterioration resulting from ordinary use; normal depreciation.

Origin of wear and tear

First recorded in 1660–70

Example sentences from the Web for wear and tear

British Dictionary definitions for wear and tear

wear and tear

noun

damage, depreciation, or loss resulting from ordinary use

Idioms and Phrases with wear and tear

wear and tear

Damage and deterioration resulting from ordinary use and exposure, as in This sofa shows a lot of wear and tear; we should replace it. [Second half of 1600s]