Property

/ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A tangible or intangible asset owned by an individual or entity.
The house is his most valuable property.
A characteristic or quality of something.
Flexibility is a key property of this material.
Land and buildings collectively considered.
She invested in commercial property to diversify her portfolio.
A right or prerogative to possess or use something.
Intellectual property laws protect the rights of creators.
verb
To make something a property of someone or something.
The artist property her works to a museum for display.

Etymology

Middle English: propirte, from Old French: propreté, from Latin: proprietas

Common Phrases and Expressions

intellectual property
Legal rights concerning inventions, designs, and artistic works.
real property
Land and any permanent structures attached to it.
personal property
Movable items owned by an individual.
community property
Property acquired during a marriage that is owned jointly by both spouses.

Related Words

ownership
The state or fact of owning something.
real estate
Property consisting of land and the buildings on it.
asset
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
estate
All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death.

Slang Meanings

Property
He’s got mad property in that neighborhood.
My crib
Let’s hang out at my crib this weekend.