Meaning & Definition of Property in English

1. Something owned

• Any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

• "That hat is my property"

• "He is a man of property"

2. A basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class

• "A study of the physical properties of atomic particles"

3. Any area set aside for a particular purpose

• "Who owns this place?"

• "The president was concerned about the property across from the white house"

4. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• "Self-confidence is not an endearing property"

5. Any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

• "Before every scene he ran down his checklist of props"