Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

public-property

noun

/ˈpʌblɪk ˈprɒpərti/

Definition

Property that is owned by the government or a municipality and is accessible to the general public.

Examples

The city park is a piece of public property where families can enjoy the outdoors.
Public property includes roads, bridges, and government buildings.
The community gathered to clean up the public property by the lake.

Meaning

Public property refers to land and buildings owned by government bodies, which are available for the use of the community, such as parks, libraries, and schools.