noun
property
PRAH-per-tee/ˈprɑːpərti/
Something held under ownership.
The house, bicycle, and tools are all his property.
Etymology
Latin proprietas covered both a distinctive character and ownership. English likewise used property for a characteristic belonging to something, and then for possessions belonging to someone.
In context
the property is owned by the City of Phoenix so we're partners in maintaining and preserving this beautiful house
More examples
- The family owns two rental properties near the lake.
- Please respect other people's property when you visit.
- The stage manager checks every theatrical property before the show.
Forms
property · properties
Similar words
- possessions
- Emphasizes things someone owns rather than the right of ownership.
- belongings
- Usually refers to personal, movable items rather than land.
- estate
- Often means all assets left by someone who has died.