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 committee is fighting the tax and backing other ballot measures that would nullify it, including a proposal to ban new taxes on financial assets and other personal property, excluding real estate. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Proposition 41 would make any new taxes subject to the state’s existing spending limit, while Proposition 42 would prohibit taxes on financial assets and personal property other than real estate. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Pritzker said the state will appeal the decision because of the extent of the damage, which includes not just personal property damage but also infrastructure damage, flooding, power outages and more. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Currently, the state does tax certain personal property such as vehicles. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

personal property

see also:

property