realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē 

: real estate sense 1

Examples of realty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Court records show the realty group must maintain the fire suppression system for the entire mall complex until further order of the court. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 June 2026

The messaging may matter more than the money behind it given the economic realties confronting younger voters, said Carl Luna, a visiting political science professor at the University of San Diego. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026

In December of 1968 YLO found that three realty companies in the area (Bissell, Crown, and Romano) were planning to move out all the Puerto Ricans from the community. — Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 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

Word History

Etymology

real + -ty (as in property)

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for realty

• fealty

Kids Definition

realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē 

plural realties

: real estate

Legal Definition

realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē-əl-tē, ˈrēl- 

: real property at property