personal belongings
plural noun
: items that belong to someone and that are small enough to be carried
Be sure to take your personal belongings with you when you get off the bus.
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In a different case, four plaintiffs experiencing homelessness sued the city in 2022 after city workers trashed their personal belongings, which included government identification, medication, family photos and an urn with a parent’s ashes, the Herald previously reported.
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Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Also covers personal liability, personal belongings, dwelling and other structures and loss of use
Does not cover
Flood insurance, water damage and mold that has built up slowly over time, high-value personal items
Terms apply.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Storing personal belongings on that land isn’t allowed.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Use this multipack of Apple AirTags to keep track of luggage and other personal belongings on vacation this summer, and grab a retro-looking Marshall speaker to tag along to beach trips, picnics, and other on-the-go adventures.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 May 2025
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Vivienne Serret, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Also covers personal liability, personal belongings, dwelling and other structures and loss of use
Does not cover
Flood insurance, water damage and mold that has built up slowly over time, high-value personal items
Terms apply.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 24 May 2025
Storing personal belongings on that land isn’t allowed.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Use this multipack of Apple AirTags to keep track of luggage and other personal belongings on vacation this summer, and grab a retro-looking Marshall speaker to tag along to beach trips, picnics, and other on-the-go adventures.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal belongings
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“Personal belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20belongings. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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