personal property

noun

: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels

Synonyms of personal property

• things
• possession
• belongings
• stuff

Examples of personal property in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Individuals face criminal citations and prosecutions over living outside, and personal property that’s stored in public is frequently destroyed. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

The filings, submitted on July 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, estimate that the late actress’s estate consists of approximately $400,000 in personal property and no real property. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Probate documents filed July 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court say Chase — legal name Daveigh Elizabeth Schwallier — left behind about $400,000 in personal property. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

And despite willingly signing the April agreement, according to Yaffe, John has refused to hand over the remaining personal property. — Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

personal property

see also:

property