belonging

noun

be·​long·​ing bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 

bē-

1

: possession

—usually used in plural

2

: close or intimate relationship

a sense of belonging

belongingness noun

Synonyms of belonging

• intimacy
• familiarity
• kinship
• friendship

Examples of belonging in a Sentence

the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging

packed up all their belongings and moved across the country

Recent Examples on the Web

Our older generations want to know that their belongings will be appreciated. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

Livingetc warns against relegating one partner’s belongings to a single corner or spare room while the rest of the home reflects the other person’s taste. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026

Worse yet for our protagonist, this battle kicks off just moments after his maternal reunion, when he’s gone to the building’s basement to retrieve belongings in storage. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 26 July 2026

Later, in the early hours of July 4, Hewitt and a friend went to Phillippe’s house to grab her belongings. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 26 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for belonging

• prolonging
• longing
• thronging