1. the act or process of breaking something
2. things that have been broken, especially damaged goods
3. an allowance or compensation for things that are expected to be broken during handling or transport
Usage: commercial

Examples

• The moving company is liable for any breakage during transport.
• There was significant breakage in the china department after the earthquake.
• The store owner swept up the breakage from the dropped bottles.
• Insurance covers breakage of fragile items during shipping.
• The contract includes a 2% breakage allowance for glassware.
• Careful handling can minimize breakage of delicate equipment.