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

The measure would prohibit new state taxes on the ownership of personal property, a category that includes business interests, intellectual property and financial assets, like money held in retirement and investment accounts. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

As for the show title, replevin is a legal action that allows a person to recover personal property wrongfully taken or unlawfully held by another. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Hobart Mayor Josh Huddelston explained that the city negotiated a plan for direct payments, thus granting Amazon a 35-year tax abatement on personal property (equipment on site) and a 10-year abatement on real property (buildings). — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 27 Sep. 2026

However, the trust also directed that his three children — Zachary, Zelda, and Cody — receive items including his clothing, jewelry, memorabilia and awards, personal photos, and the tangible personal property located at his Napa home. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

personal property

see also:

property