belonging

[bih-lawng-ing, -long-]

noun

1. something that belongs.

2. belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects.

belonging

/ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ /

noun

1. secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging )

Other Word Forms

• unbelonging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of belonging¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; belong + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But she claims their way was blocked by cars belonging to people working for her ex-husband.

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According to an individual who formerly lived there, the detached house is currently vacant, with the property understood to be part of probate - the legal process of dealing with a deceased person's belongings.

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The real success has been the opportunity the league provides for players to meet fans with a shared identity and belonging.

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Digital room keys were deactivated, locking some customers out of their rooms with their belongings inside.

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Auctioneers Hawleys said it believed one of the tables, belonging to Moorlands School in Leeds, had sold for a world record price at the event at Beverley Racecourse on Saturday.

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