I. ˈda-mij noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from dan damage, from Latin damnum
Date: 14th century
1. : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation
2. plural : compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury
3. : expense , cost
“What's the damage ?” he asked the waiter
II. transitive verb
( dam·aged ; dam·ag·ing )
Date: 14th century
: to cause damage to
don't damage the furniture
returning soldiers damaged by war
Synonyms: see injure
• dam·age·abil·i·ty ˌda-mi-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• dam·ag·er noun