personal belongings

plural noun

: items that belong to someone and that are small enough to be carried
Be sure to take your personal belongings with you when you get off the bus.

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Even now, with their personal belongings and furnishings removed, the house still speaks that same language of sophistication and warmth. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 In 2007, some of his personal belongings were discovered in a locked vault at a Colombian Army installation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026 Ross’ personal belongings, including his cellphone, were found inside the kayak, according to a news release from the Town of Lake Waccamaw. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026 It’s equipped with plenty of spacious compartments, is easy to carry, and features protective padding for personal belongings, all while remaining compact enough to tuck under your seat. — Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal belongings

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“Personal belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20belongings. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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