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Definition of breakage

breakage

/ˈbreɪkɪdʒ/
break · age
Plural:breakages
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• noun

1

The action of breaking something, or the fact of being broken.

Example

"Careful packaging with bubble wrap is essential to prevent glass breakage during transit."

2

Articles or objects that have been broken, or a financial allowance made for such damage or loss.

Example

"The catering company deducts the cost of any breakages from the security deposit."

3

Revenue gained by a retailer from unredeemed gift cards, vouchers, or prepaid services that customers fail to use completely.

Example

"The retail chain reported a significant increase in profit due to gift card breakage at the end of the fiscal year."

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• Rhymes for breakage

• Nearby Words

break
breakability
breakable
breakage
breakaway
breakax
breakdance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 18th century from the Old English verb 'brecan' (to break) and the Anglo-French suffix '-age', denoting an action or its result.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breakage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breakage
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