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

Forbes Global Properties is the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

In most cases, brokerages also exclude customers who have closed an account within the past 12 months. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 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