- present tense form of prop (3rd person singular).
props
Americannoun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of props
1990–95; Americanism; shortening of earlier propers (in the same sense), from proper , adjective
Example Sentences
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Expect costumes, props and life-size vehicles from the film, as well as projection-based rooms designed to immerse guests in the desert planet of Arrakis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
She said a lot of the props have "a personal touch" too, from her mum's ironing board to her granny's lampshade in the living room.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
In “Cinema”—the flashy “Star Wars” section highlighting storyboards, set photography, models, props and life-size dioramas starring costumed characters and their vehicles—the Lucas is most at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
But Kyla says she personally loves the ones which play on the lyrics "baby" and "honey" by using dolls and real honey as props.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Through the film of dirt, I could vaguely make out stacks of boxes and what looked like old props.
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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