realty
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of realty
First recorded in 1400–50, realty is from the late Middle English word realte. See real 1, -ty 2
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Explanation
The noun realty is another way to talk about real estate or property. If you want to sell or buy a house, it's a good idea to hire a realty agent to help you do it. Buildings, houses, and condominiums are all realty; they're not just places to live, work, or store things, but they're property that belongs to someone. The word realty was first used in the 17th century, from real. Earlier, the term "real property" was a legal term meaning "immovable property," or permanent structures and land that could be bought and sold.
Example Sentences
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According to his financial disclosures, which he is required to file as president, Trump’s realty firm brought in $2.4 million in revenue last year.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025
Lopez also failed to entice realty TV star Khloé Kardashian, who declined to make an appearance for the project.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024
They take turns picking the destinations, the old friends explained last month at Edelstein’s realty office.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 20, 2022
The company also will seek to increase racial diversity in its workforce, advertise its services to reach non-white consumers, and require agents and local partner realty firms to attend fair housing training.
From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2022
We opened our duffel bags for the first time and found that Hermes realty had thought of everything—extra clothes, toiletries, camp rations, a Ziploc bag full of cash, a leather pouch full of golden drachmas.
From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan
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