- plural of belonging.
belongings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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My fiancé and I spent a sweltering summer in New York City touring fifth-floor walkup apartments, and then packing up our belongings and moving them to a new place a few blocks away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A man sits with his belongings on Cahuenga Boulevard under the 101 freeway in Hollywood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Fueled by a booming resale market, the ritual of buying deceased homeowners’ belongings has morphed from a leisurely weekend outing into an elbows-up affair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Shoes, water bottles and small bundles of belongings lay beside them, highlighting the lack of permanent accommodation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
It is commonly said that he built a steam-powered boat on to which he loaded all his belongings.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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