realm

noun

ˈrelm 

1

: kingdom sense 3

2

: sphere, domain

within the realm of possibility

3

: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Synonyms of realm

• area
• domain
• element
• field
• department
• sphere
• kingdom
• walk
• territory

Examples of realm in a Sentence

new discoveries in the realm of medicine

in political and legal realms

Recent Examples on the Web

August 23 – September 22 Bringing order to an intimidating realm is possible at this time. —Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026

Virgo August 23 – September 22 Bringing order to an intimidating realm is possible at this time. —Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026

This is the realm of addiction. —Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026

This dressing had a strong tarragon note, which took it too far from the realm of ranch for our panel. —Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English realme, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame, from Latin regimen control — more at regimen

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realm

• coin of the realm
• outside the range/realm of possibility
• outside the realm of the possible
• range/realm of possibility
• within the range/realm of possibility
• within the realm of the possible

Rhymes for realm

• elm
• helm
• overwhelm

Kids Definition

realm

noun

ˈrelm 

1

: kingdom sense 1

2

: field of influence or activity

the realm of art