How to Use "Property" with Example Sentences

property (n): personal items that are owned by someone; a building or land that is owned by someone

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Used with verbs:

"The tornado damaged his property."
(damaged, destroyed)

"We have the right to protect our property from trespassers."
(protect, defend)

"She inherited this property from her grandfather."
(inherited)

"We invest in property."
(invest in, buy, sell, own, have, possess)

"Can we view the property?"
(view, see, inspect)

Used with nouns:

"Who is the property owner?"
(owner, developer)

"What are the property laws in this state?"
(laws)

"Who owns the property rights to this land?"
(rights)

"What is the property value?"
(value, price, tax)

"Where is the property line?"
(line)

"Who is going to pay for the property damage?"
(damage)

Used with adjectives:

"The police found a garage full of stolen property."
(stolen)

"He owns the adjacent property."
(adjacent, adjoining, neighboring, rental)

"This is public property."
(public, private, personal)

"People are not allowed on school property after normal hours."
(school)

"He owns commercial property."
(commercial, hotel, residential, business, beachfront, waterfront)

Used with prepositions:

"This land is the property of the state."
(of)