personal property

noun

Synonyms of personal property next

: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels

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

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The council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution for the economic revitalization area, real property tax deductions and personal property tax deductions. —

Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026 Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device. —

Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2026 An appeal to the Michigan Tax Tribunal must be filed by July 31 for residential properties and May 31 for commercial, industrial and personal properties, according to the city. —

Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026 Police described the Htag as similar to an Apple AirTag, a device commonly used to track personal property or individuals. —

Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal property

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of personal property was in 1833

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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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