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

Billionaires pushed two measures on the November ballot that seek to neutralize the billionaire tax and block new taxes on personal property and assets and require audits of new programs funded with special taxes. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026

However, Forbes has still been charged with misdemeanors, one count of prowling, two counts of unauthorized lodging, and one count of petty theft of personal property in connection with her arrest. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In 2024, Georgia's Referendum A, which increased the state's personal property tax exemption from $7,500 to $20,000, passed with over 64% voter support. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026

The county assessor is the head of the county assessment department, which sets the valuations of all real and personal property in Jackson County. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

personal property

see also:

property