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

Trapasso says items like curtains, blackout shades, and even UV-blocking window film can help protect belongings from being sun-damaged. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 11 Feb. 2026

The life-giving Sun lights your 2nd House of Resources and reins in anxious Chiron in your domestic 4th house, guiding choices that honor budget and belonging. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026

The project reflects Anette’s commitment to stories that explore identity, belonging, and cultural nuance in Hawaiʻi. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026

With a walk-in closet (a Seabourn standard), the suite feels even more spacious with all your belongings tucked away. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for belonging

• prolonging
• longing
• thronging