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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The results released after the market closed on Friday overshadowed a second straight year of record earnings for Japan’s biggest brokerage. Takashi Nakamichi, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026 Rival brokerages are experimenting with similar tactics. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026 Brady at Progressive noted that a liability waiver protects the brokerage from litigation from buyers who may have received reports based on deceptive HOA records. Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 But many investors keep most or all of their assets in a brokerage account, Bitwise Investments chief investment officer Matthew Hougan points out. Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brokerage

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 30 Apr. 2026.

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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