belongings — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

belongings (/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Daily Life

🔊 /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz/

Meaning

Meaning: personal possessions

The things that a person owns, especially those that can be carried.

Examples

🗣 Please take all your belongings with you.

Etymology

From ‘belong’, from Middle English ‘belongen’, plus ‘-ings’.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in announcements on trains and planes.

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Tags: everyday, travel

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