belonging

[ bih-lawng-ing, -long- ]

noun

1. something that belongs.
2. belongings, possessions; goods; personal effects.

belonging

/ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ /

noun

1. secure relationship; affinity (esp in the phrase a sense of belonging )

Other Words From

• unbe·longing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of belonging¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; belong + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A never-before-seen collection of treasures belonging to a comedy legend are set for auction.

From BBC

Opting to leave, Richardson was released without any personal belongings — her wallet and phone were inside her impounded Honda Civic, where it appeared she had been living.

From Los Angeles Times

They hadn’t been told to evacuate, but he decided to pack some belongings just in case.

From Los Angeles Times

After getting an alert on her phone, Lois rushed to pack some belongings and pick up her kids, 11 and 14 years old, from school, which not long after was canceled.

From Los Angeles Times

The Israeli military said it struck “terror infrastructure” belonging to the Shia armed group Hezbollah.

From BBC