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
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
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The family packed up their belongings into their car, and drove to the church that would serve as their temporary home.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Knowing Cracraft would be arriving with very few of his belongings, co-equipment manager Justin Brooks brought additional sweats and team gear to get him through the week.
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
The tilt-up mattress lifts to reveal additional underbed storage, while adjacent closet and cabinet space provide more room to organize belongings.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025
The family packed up their belongings into their car, and drove to the church that would serve as their temporary home.
—Kate Talerico, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belonging
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“Belonging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belonging. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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