Definition

1. Noun:
   • Something owned; a possession: "Property" refers to something that belongs to a person or group, whether tangible (like a house) or intangible (like a copyright).
   • A characteristic quality or attribute: "Property" can mean a distinctive or essential feature that something or someone possesses.
   • Land or real estate: "Property" often specifically denotes land and the buildings on it.
   • An object used on stage or in a film: In theater or film, "property" (often shortened to "prop") is an item used by actors during a performance.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Possession):
• Noun (Characteristic):
• Noun (Real Estate):
• Noun (Theatrical Item):

Advanced Usage

• "Intellectual property": Legal rights relating to creations of the mind, such as inventions, artistic works, and symbols.
• "A man/woman of property": A person who owns a significant amount of land or wealth.

Variants and Related Words

• Properties (n): The plural form of "property".
• Property tax (n): A tax levied directly on real estate.
• Property rights (n): The legal rights to use, derive income from, and transfer property.
• Proprietary (adj): Relating to an owner or ownership.
• Proprietor (n): The owner of a business or a piece of property.

Synonyms

• Possession: Something that is owned.
• Asset: A useful or valuable thing or person.
• Attribute: A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic.
• Characteristic: A feature or quality typical of a person, place, or thing.
• Real estate: Property consisting of land and buildings.
• Trait: A distinguishing quality or characteristic.

Related Phrases

• Common property: Something owned or shared by a community.
• Lost property: Items that have been lost and found, often held at a specific office.

Related Idioms

• To have a vested interest/property in something: To have a strong personal stake in something because you could benefit from it.

Noun

1. any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie
   • before every scene he ran down his checklist of props
2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
   • self-confidence is not an endearing property
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 basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
   • a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
5. something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone;
   • that hat is my property
   • he is a man of property