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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The fundraiser, which as of Friday evening had raised more than $15,000, will go toward covering medical care, vet bills and property damage. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 One of the main concerns of the storm is potential property damage and power outages related to the high-speed winds. — Gustavo Atencio Flores, CBS News, 26 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2026.

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