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Definition of 'property'

Noun

  1. 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
  2. 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 material possession
  3. a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles"
  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


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