breakage
noun
break·age ˈbrā-kij 
1
: loss due to things broken
2
a
: the action or an instance of breaking
b
: a quantity broken
Example Sentences
The pots are transported carefully to reduce the risk of breakage. The pots are transported carefully to reduce the number of breakages.
Recent Examples on the Web It's also made with olive, linseed, and jojoba oil to keep hair strong and prevent breakage. 
Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 That means your nails have the chance to keep growing long and strong, without any breakage. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022 Next, a wide-tooth comb attachment will serve as a saving grace for curly and coily hair types to detangle and shape, minimizing breakage, or the round volumizing brushes continue to perfect the ultimate blow-out. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2022 For cases where a hair follicle still exists, new and cult-classic products help stimulate the growth cycle and strengthen hair to prevent breakage. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 For an extra boost of hydration, hair masks can restore moisture, and one made with argan oil's conditioning properties can help prevent breakage. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 This natural strengthening shampoo is made without sulfates, and aims to mend split ends while reducing hair breakage over time. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 As a bonus, the super soft fabric helps to prevent bedhead and hair breakage (and keep curls from going wild overnight!). Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute did not evaluate these shampoos for any claims of growing new hair (since that’s not a thing) or for breakage prevention, but our Beauty Lab experts did consider other factors. Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Aug. 2022 That means your nails have the chance to keep growing long and strong, without any breakage. Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 24 Aug. 2022 Next, a wide-tooth comb attachment will serve as a saving grace for curly and coily hair types to detangle and shape, minimizing breakage, or the round volumizing brushes continue to perfect the ultimate blow-out. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2022 For cases where a hair follicle still exists, new and cult-classic products help stimulate the growth cycle and strengthen hair to prevent breakage. Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 July 2022 For an extra boost of hydration, hair masks can restore moisture, and one made with argan oil's conditioning properties can help prevent breakage. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022 This natural strengthening shampoo is made without sulfates, and aims to mend split ends while reducing hair breakage over time. Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Aug. 2022 As a bonus, the super soft fabric helps to prevent bedhead and hair breakage (and keep curls from going wild overnight!). Olivia O'bryon, Forbes, 4 Aug. 2022 The Good Housekeeping Institute did not evaluate these shampoos for any claims of growing new hair (since that’s not a thing) or for breakage prevention, but our Beauty Lab experts did consider other factors. Stephanie Dolgoff, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1769, in the meaning defined at sense 1