property damage

American  

[prah-per-tee da-mij] / ˈprɑ pər ti ˈdæ mɪdʒ /

noun

1. damage done to the property or valuable goods someone owns, such as buildings, vehicles, or personal items.

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property damage

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 killed more than 6,000 people and caused devastating property damage.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

There have been more than 1,330 incidents involving Israeli settlers that resulted in casualties, property damage or both since the start of 2026, according to the U.N.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

The bill actually failed on the first attempt to pass it, owing to state lawmakers fearing that it might hinder municipal efforts to prevent flood-related property damage and harm to residents.

From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026

Some residents in nearby Chippenham also reported property damage.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

They had better be at the house first thing in the morning, ready to fix the ceiling permanently and to offer restitution for the property damage their carelessness had caused.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt