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belongings

/bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
be · long · ings
Plural:belongings
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• noun

1

A person's movable possessions or personal effects, especially items small enough to be carried.

Example

"Please make sure you have gathered all of your personal belongings before exiting the train."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to personal possessions, 'belongings' is a pluralia tantum noun and is always used in the plural; the singular form 'belonging' refers instead to an abstract sense of social acceptance or affinity.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'belong' plus the suffix '-ing', the plural form 'belongings' emerged in the 18th century to denote one's personal effects or movable property.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belongings. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belongings
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