worldly goods

noun
UK: /ˌwɜːldli ˈɡʊdz/
US: /ˌwɜːldli ˈɡʊdz/

  1. Material possessions; things that a person owns.

    1. He lost all his worldly goods in the fire.
    2. She donated a portion of her worldly goods to charity before her death, helping the needy.

Synonyms

property wealth

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "worldly goods" is /ˌwɜːldli ˈɡʊdz/ in British English and /ˌwɜːldli ˈɡʊdz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "worldly goods": property, wealth.

Example usage of "worldly goods": "He lost all his worldly goods in the fire.". More examples on the page.