worldly possession

Other forms: worldly possessions

Definitions of worldly possession
  1. noun
    a commodity or good associated with the earthly, rather than the spiritual, existence of human beings
    synonyms: worldly good
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    type of:
    commodity, good, trade good
    articles of commerce
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