brokerage

noun

bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
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.
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of brokerage was in the 15th century

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“Brokerage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brokerage. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

brokerage

noun
bro·​ker·​age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
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 How to pronounce brokerage (audio)
1
: the business or establishment of a broker
2
: a broker's fee or commission

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