Personal property — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of Personal property

Personal property (noun)

  1. property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable, chattels

Personal property (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. transportable items that one owns

    "any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded"

    similar: belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personalty, plunder (chiefly dialect), possession, stuff, things
    related: treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral
    near: immovables, real estate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Personal property

The most common words with a similar meaning to Personal property:

Chiefly dialect: plunder
belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia, personal effects, personalty, possession, stuff, things

Related Words for Personal property

treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property, tangibles, collateral

Near Antonyms of Personal property

immovables, real estate

Origin & Etymology of Personal property

First known use: 1833

Frequently Asked Questions about Personal property

What does "Personal property" mean?

"Personal property" means property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable, chattels. As a noun, it is defined as: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable, chattels.

What is another word for "Personal property"?

Other words for "Personal property" include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings and movables. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Personal property" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Personal property"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Personal property". Common alternatives include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear, goods, holdings, movables, paraphernalia and personal effects.

How do you use "Personal property" in a sentence?

Examples of "Personal property" in a sentence: "any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded".

Is "Personal property" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Personal property" is a noun.

What is the origin of the word "Personal property"?

First known use: 1833.

What is another word for "Personal property" meaning "transportable items that one owns"?

When "Personal property" (noun) means transportable items that one owns, synonyms include belongings, chattels, duds, effects, gear and goods.

What words are related to "Personal property"?

Words related to "Personal property" include treasures, valuables, appointments, fixtures, furnishings, estate, property and tangibles.