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

Officials cannot legally seize a dog, which is classified as personal property under state law, just because its owner lives on the street. — Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Strong has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, disorderly conduct, communicating threats and injury to personal property, police said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2026

Five of seven councilmembers, including Perkins, voted to approve the package, which included 98% real property tax breaks, 90% breaks on personal property and billions in industrial bonds. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026

In old common law, a testament contained a person’s instructions about how personal property was to be disbursed, while directions about real estate were contained in a will. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

personal property

see also:

property