personal items — belongings that are private and belong to a specific individual
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: belongings that are private and belong to a specific individual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈaɪtəmz/
Example Sentences
- The security guard asked me to put all personal items in the tray before entering the building.
- My grandmother's purse contained enough personal items to survive a zombie apocalypse.
- The hotel is not responsible for any lost personal items left in the room.
personal items
NOUN[/ˈpɜːrsənəl ˈaɪtəmz/]
belongings that are private and belong to a specific individual
a college student carefully arranges their private belongings on a desk and dresser. The student holds a framed family photo while placing it next to their laptop and headphones. Their roommate respectfully keeps their distance, organizing their own separate items on the opposite side of the room. Each student has distinctly different belongings that reflect their individual personalities and preferences. The two separate collections of items create clear boundaries between their private spaces. belongings that are private and belong to a specific individual
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Personal derives from Latin persona, originally meaning 'mask' or 'character in a play,' which evolved to signify 'individual identity' or 'personality.' Items descends from Latin item, meaning 'likewise' or 'in the same manner,' which developed into a noun denoting individual articles or things.
Breakdown
personal (from Latin persona, 'mask/character') + items (from Latin item, 'likewise/individual things') = belongings or possessions of an individual.
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📝Examples
“The security guard asked me to put all personal items in the tray before entering the building.”
“My grandmother's purse contained enough personal items to survive a zombie apocalypse.”
“The hotel is not responsible for any lost personal items left in the room.”
“He packed his personal items so carefully that even his socks were individually wrapped in tissue paper.”
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