realty

noun

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

Examples of realty in a Sentence

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The Merabi Professional Medical Plaza, a three-story, 32,000 square foot stucco and glass office building in Los Angeles, is home to a salon, a law office, a modeling agency, a realty corporation and, also, 89 licensed hospice companies. Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026 Leadership from Glascott and Associates, the realty company that owns the building on which the mural is painted, didn’t respond to an interview request. Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Cash to Win holds back roughly 30% of the equity in the departing residence to cover realty commissions, 9% per diem on the funds advanced to the principal, settlement charges and any extension fees. Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026 However, the younger Mandel, who runs a homebuilding and residential realty company, has his own involvement in local government as vice chairman of the Corpus Christi Planning Commission. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 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 24 Mar. 2026.

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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