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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Though many residents share a love for the wild burros, others see them as a public safety risk due to the possibility of car crashes, property damage or injuries during close encounters. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The city said the temporary restrictions are intended to reduce the risk of violence, injuries, property damage and disorder while helping emergency workers protect the community. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Those feedings typically run afoul of associations’ governing documents and their rules and regulations due to the potential nuisances, unsanitary conditions, property damage, and liabilities that feral cats and other animals can create. — Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026 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 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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