brokerage

noun

bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rodriguez sacrificed around $300 and three months of his time to get his Florida real estate license, paying another sign-on fee to join the brokerage. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026

For example, a 529 plan can offer unmatched tax advantages for education savings, while a custodial brokerage account gives greater flexibility to use funds for major milestones, like a first home or general financial support. — Julian Torres, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Priced at $53 million, the listing for 1360 Laurel Way, Beverly Hills is jointly held by Jonathan Nash of Carolwood Estates, a member of Forbes Global Properties, the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real-estate partner of Forbes. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Many companies are concerned about the high upfront-costs only to have people discontinue the drugs, negating the long-term benefits, said Ben Barner, clinical pharmacy leader at insurance brokerage Brown & Brown. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

brokerage

noun

bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij 

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 

1

: the business or establishment of a broker

2

: a broker's fee or commission