adjective
- taken back by a lender or creditor because of failure to make payments
Usage: often used to describe vehicles or property
Examples
- The bank sold the repossessed car at auction.
- They bought a repossessed house at a discount.
- The repossessed furniture was stored in a warehouse.
- Many repossessed vehicles are sold to dealers.
- She found a good deal on a repossessed motorcycle.
- The repossessed property needed extensive repairs.