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

Specialization can help set your brokerage business apart from others because clients often want an advisor who understands the details of a particular property type. — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

This summer, New Yorkers have seen exactly that play out, with one dominant brokerage deciding which homes people get to see and further squeezing the NYC market during a housing crisis. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

Investors will also be able to hold the assets in digital wallets, eliminating the need for a brokerage account or a correspondent banking relationship. — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

No minimum is required to open a brokerage account; the Bond Account requires a $1,000 minimum. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 19 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