entity
noun
something that has a real existence; thing.
entities
-
pluralof entity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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.
A few years earlier, in 2017, McDonald’s sold 80% of its China business, including a controlling stake to entities tied to state-owned conglomerate Citic as well as a minority share to private-equity giant Carlyle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
LA28 plans to announce partnerships with a number of other local entities that will make a wide variety of items, such as stationery, toys, hats, magnets, candles and pet accessories.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Levine oversees the city's financial entities, which include several pension funds for city workers, teachers, police and firefighters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
For many Indians, both the entities together make up what most companies cannot buy - trust.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Although these settlements were permanent, winter and summer alike, they often were not tightly knit entities, with houses and fields in carefully demarcated clusters.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
