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

The Risks Borrowing against your brokerage account carries risks a regular loan doesn't. — Kristin McKenna, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Maya's parents have already started a 529 college savings plan and a custodial brokerage account for her. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Brian Guzman and Matthew FenicleCo-Founders, LUXE Realty Brian Guzman and Matthew Fenicle didn't set out to run just another brokerage. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Securities regulators are cracking down on Hong Kong brokerages used as conduits by wealthy individuals to move funds offshore. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 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