property damage

noun

: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.
Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.

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Policies are typically required to carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability, plus $25,000 in property damage liability, along with personal injury protection coverage. — Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Attardo points out that reducing wildlife collisions doesn't just save human and animal lives, but prevents property damage, the spending of public service dollars, and traffic delays. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Flood-prone roads and low-lying areas may be closed due to elevated runoff and overflowing streams, while urban areas may receive more significant flooding and property damage due to rapid runoff. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026 If the falling fence poses an imminent danger, could likely injure someone, is causing significant property damage, is blocking your driveway or access, and your neighbor is unreachable, contact local authorities. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for property damage

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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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