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

Young’s journey into the world of aircraft brokerage began with a personal passion for aviation, nurtured from a young age. —Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 5 June 2025

Custodial wallets are managed by third parties—similar to a brokerage account. —Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

For example, President Trump and the House have negotiated putting $1,000 into a brokerage account for every newborn in America beginning the minute the bill is passed. —ABC News, 1 June 2025

Lastly, the survey may also offer insights into the future health of real estate brokerages. —Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025

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