B2nounhometravel
US/bɪˈlɑːŋ.ɪŋz/
UK/bɪˈlɒŋ.ɪŋz/
the things that a person owns, especially ones they can carry
In context
Please take all your belongings with you when you leave the bus.
The family lost most of their belongings in the flood.
She packed her few belongings into one suitcase and moved to Saigon.
Words that go with belongings
adjective + noun
- personal belongingsKeep your personal belongings with you at all times.
- few belongingsHe arrived in the city with few belongings.
- valuable belongingsDon't leave valuable belongings in the car.
verb + noun
- pack her belongingsShe had one hour to pack her belongings.
- collect your belongingsPlease collect your belongings from the locker after class.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Don't forget your belonging.Correct: Don't forget your belongings.