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

Investing features can be built into an app or other service, while a brokerage firm handles the transactions. — David Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Fidelity's guidelines are intended to put workers on a path toward having 10 times their income saved by age 67, which the brokerage estimates can help support retirees' lifestyle in retirement. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt, including mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans; borrowing against brokerage accounts and other investments; and personal and business loans. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Your beneficiary designations on accounts with direct beneficiaries, including retirement accounts, life insurance, and transfer-on-death bank and brokerage accounts. — Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 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