property meaning and definition

PROPERTY noun

Definition of property (noun)

1. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
   • "that hat is my property"; "he is a man of property";
   • synonyms: belongings, holding
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"
   • synonyms: place
4. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
   • "self-confidence is not an endearing property"
   • synonyms: attribute, dimension
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"
   • synonyms: prop