broker
noun
an agent who buys or sells for a principal on a commission basis without having title to the property.
brokering
-
present participleof broker.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The Times previously reported the prevalence of tee-time brokering, in which scores of local golfers shared frustrations over their inability to secure a tee time on public courses in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
A-Baki, born to Lebanese parents, was instrumental in brokering dialogue between Ecuador and Peru following their brief 1995 border war.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Jesus was not brokering a deal between two powers.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Pakistan’s prominent role in brokering a two-week cease-fire between the U.S. and Israel and Iran places it in an unusual position: on the front line of international diplomacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
“But I have access to Madoc. I have access to Balekin. I’m our best shot at brokering a deal.”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
