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

Charlotte already has the authority to clear encampments; the city banned camping on public property in 2012. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

The campaign did not use permanent paint or materials intended to damage public property. — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

The City of Ripon is moving forward with an ordinance aimed at protecting an endangered species by prohibiting people from feeding feral cats and stray animals on public property. — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026