brokerage

noun

bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission

Examples of brokerage in a Sentence

one of the country's largest brokerages She works for a brokerage firm.
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Within the brokerage market, of course, the cost of a yacht comes down to what a potential owner is willing to pay. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 There are also other more immediate ways that Oppenheim and his team, and several other brokerages across Los Angeles and Orange Counties, are pitching in to help. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025 Image Known for brokering multimillion-dollar deals in New York and Miami, Oren and Tal Alexander reached the top ranks at Douglas Elliman, one of the nation’s largest brokerages. Debra Kamin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025 Put any extra money to invest in a taxable brokerage account to help turbo-charge your savings. Sharon Epperson, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for brokerage 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brokerage was in the 15th century

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“Brokerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brokerage. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

brokerage

noun
bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business of a broker
2
: the fee or commission charged by a broker

Legal Definition

brokerage

noun
bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-kə-rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission

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