property damage

noun

: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.

Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.

Examples of property damage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the majority of hit-and-runs in Florida only result in property damage, the crashes can be deadly, according to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle’s website. —Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024

Fears mounted Tuesday night that the toll in Monday night's tornado in the Flint area would rise to 200 dead, with property damage of $15 million. —Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024

If the shipowner is found liable, its insurer, a mutual association called Britannia P&I Club, will cover the first $10 million of claims, which could include coverage for loss of lives, debris removal, property damage and cargo damage. —Peter Eavis, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024

Forecasters are warning of flying debris, property damage and quarter-size hail. —Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024

Robinson was charged with first degree harassment for allegedly purposely causing emotional distress, as well as with property damage. —Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024

Large waves also caused flooding and property damage along the state's coast. —Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024

The actor is also facing a misdemeanor charge of a hit-and-run and property damage. —USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024

In order to fall under the law, an incident needs to result in injury, property damage, or a reasonable threat of either. —Daniel Schrager, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2024