show wear

Examples (10)

• The cushions were beginning to show wear after years of use.
• After just a few months, the cheap fabric started to show noticeable wear.
• Even well-made shoes will eventually show some wear.
• The antique wooden floor doesn't show its age; it hardly shows any wear.
• If you don't maintain your car, the engine will quickly show excessive wear.
• The heavy backpack caused the shoulders of his jacket to show considerable wear.
• Despite being used daily, her leather bag surprisingly doesn't show much wear.
• This old book's binding began to show wear from frequent handling.
• New furniture shouldn't show wear so quickly.
• The constant friction on the gears made them show rapid wear.