Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for abrasion. Search instead for abrauschst.
Definitions

abrasion

[uh-bray-zhuhn] / əˈbreɪ ʒən /
NOUN
scraped area
Synonyms


NOUN
scraping or wearing down by friction
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

They bear the abrasion of files handled, claims contested and Jewish allegiance translated from words into work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Sir Geoff's academic work saw him invent the barley abrasion process - which involves deliberately damaging the protective husk of grains to speed up the process of malting.

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025

Typically, corneal abrasion patients spend seven to 10 days wearing a clear, oxygen-permeable bandage contact lens, often instilled with eyedrops containing antibiotics.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2024

Shikhanova says to check the Martindale Index, an abrasion resistance measurement, for upholstery projects.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024

A garish red abrasion colored his fore- head.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

It was there that Maui police officers came across Storer, who had numerous abrasions, according to the statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

In an interview, Simpson said they were extremely allergic to mosquito bites, causing the abrasions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

The animals operated in the high temperatures of La Guaira, exposing themselves to dehydration and abrasions to their fur, something visible on Sisu's neck.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

The skin on both heels and a patch below my right pinkie had worn away, leaving behind angry pink abrasions.

From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026

I was so raw from repeated exposure to cruelty that now even the most minor abrasions left a mark.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi




Vocabulary lists containing abrasion


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training