belonging

noun

be·​long·​ing bi-ˈlȯŋ-iŋ 

bē-

1

: possession

—usually used in plural

2

: close or intimate relationship

a sense of belonging

belongingness noun

Synonyms

• chumminess
• closeness
• familiarity
• inseparability
• intimacy
• nearness

Examples of belonging in a Sentence

the warm welcome they received from the community gave them a sense of belonging

packed up all their belongings and moved across the country

Recent Examples on the Web

The giant inner pocket can hold snacks, your belongings and an extra layer, with room to spare. —Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025

Cars and belongings burned as well, all in the middle of the night. —Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025

Her belongings and even her dog had been brought back to the home, despite the sellers' intention to finalize the sale. —Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025

When the boy called his mother, Hedges began to pack up his own belongings, according to the statement of probable cause. —Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1781, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for belonging

• prolonging
• longing
• thronging