public property

noun

: something owned by the city, town, or state

The library books are public property.

Examples of public property in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Texas Senate Bill 12, enacted in 2025, restricts certain drag performances on public property. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

Sponsored by District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, the measure defines camping as using public space for private living accommodations in a manner that obstructs public access or blocks entryways and exits to public property for extended periods. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

The dispute includes 60 digital billboards that stadium operators say threaten sponsor exclusivity, with Measure BB asking voters to restrict advertising on public property. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

New York City has processed 4,311 filming permits so far in 2026, a 27% increase from last year, with more than 600 projects filmed on public property this summer. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026