property

noun

ˈprä-pər-tē How to pronounce property (audio)
Definition of propertynext
1
as in plot
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development bought a secluded property in the mountains

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2
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals

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How is the word property different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of property are attribute, character, and quality. While all these words mean "an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified," property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

Where would attribute be a reasonable alternative to property?

While the synonyms attribute and property are close in meaning, attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

When is it sensible to use character instead of property?

The words character and property can be used in similar contexts, but character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

When is quality a more appropriate choice than property?

Although the words quality and property have much in common, quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

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Recent Examples of property With the titling issues sorted, Arkell said the developers will start with building out roads, sewers and utility lines, and clear the 50-acre property over the next eight to 10 months in order to make way for building construction. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Graham’s For Soccer venture cast a wide net, backing properties focused on social media, marketing, youth tournaments and community organization. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026 High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are metallurgy’s version of having your cake and eating it too, combining multiple elements to create unusual mixes of desirable properties. — New Atlas, 6 July 2026 The address of that property, the Carmel Pines Apartments at 1770 Carmel Drive in Walnut Creek, also is listed on a subpoena issued to Contra Costa County. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for property
Recent Examples of Synonyms for property
  1. plot
  2. characteristic
  3. tract
  4. quality
  5. parcel
  6. feature
  7. trait
  8. attribute
Noun
  • Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries via the pipelines and prevent Russia from using the revenues from natural gas trading to finance its military operations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That minimalist approach to plot has allowed the show to find its own lane.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Definition of plot
Noun
  • Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.
    — Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026
  • For example, the experienced representative knew from past cases that when the customer had three particular characteristics, the usual answer would be wrong.
    — Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • The Arkansas Economic Development Commission said Thursday that the zones are economically distressed census tracts that are designated to encourage long-term private investment in local communities through federal tax incentives.
    — Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
  • Additionally, first-time homebuyers in some census tracts can get up to $8,000 with the Flagstar Power-Up program.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of tract
Noun
  • The heat wave is making a bad air-quality situation worse as a high-pressure system traps soot and fine particles close to the ground instead of dispersing them.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • That bourbon was split into parcels that were finished for 12 to 16 months in Oloroso sherry, muscatel, apple brandy, and Tokaji wine barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
  • The shifts reflect a broader change in the parcel market, where Amazon and regional carriers have increasingly competed for traffic that once flowed almost exclusively through UPS, FedEx and USPS.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of parcel
Noun
  • The company is selling highly customizable electric vehicles that come with few standard features, but plenty of optional add-ons.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Stars from Rowling's Harry Potter feature films have also criticized her stances, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • There are loft-like attributes to them, and also the feeling of living in a penthouse.
    — Deborah Gimelson, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Some rabbinic readings attribute Lot’s hesitation to leave Sodom to his immoral greed and inordinate wealth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of attribute

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“Property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/property. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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