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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Storing personal belongings on that land isn’t allowed.
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Use this multipack of Apple AirTags to keep track of luggage and other personal belongings on vacation this summer, and grab a retro-looking Marshall speaker to tag along to beach trips, picnics, and other on-the-go adventures.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 May 2025
The family is still awaiting the return of Jesse's personal belongings .Dominique said they were asked to provide a list of items, so Christopher can decide whether to release them.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
When authorities searched their home, the couple’s personal belongings, including money, passports, IDs, cellphones, and even their vehicle—were found left behind, the outlet reports.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 May 2025
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Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Use this multipack of Apple AirTags to keep track of luggage and other personal belongings on vacation this summer, and grab a retro-looking Marshall speaker to tag along to beach trips, picnics, and other on-the-go adventures.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 May 2025
The family is still awaiting the return of Jesse's personal belongings .Dominique said they were asked to provide a list of items, so Christopher can decide whether to release them.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
When authorities searched their home, the couple’s personal belongings, including money, passports, IDs, cellphones, and even their vehicle—were found left behind, the outlet reports.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 9 May 2025
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 May. 2025.
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