realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce realty (audio)

Examples of realty in a Sentence

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Built by construction and realty firm Kraus-Anderson in 1956, Sun Ray is now anchored by Cub Foods and home to a Dollar Tree, Planet Fitness, Jimmy John’s and Sally Beauty Supply, to name a few. Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Sep. 2025 The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light. Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025 His parents had run an insurance and realty business in the area and the Marshall name was respected locally. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realty

Word History

Etymology

real + -ty (as in property)

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of realty was in 1670

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“Realty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realty. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

realty

noun
re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce realty (audio)
plural realties

Legal Definition

realty

noun
re·​al·​ty ˈrē-əl-tē, ˈrēl- How to pronounce realty (audio)
: real property at property

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