- 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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Drawn from the academy’s collection and 62 private lenders around the world, it brings together costumes, props, prosthetics, creatures and production art.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 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
When he noticed spots that lagged, he added audience interaction like balloon drops, props and places to “quack like a duck” and “swim like a fish.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 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
“I should, um...go get the props from the SUV. Skid and Aaron are waiting for me in the parking lot.”
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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