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.
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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
Mr. Moss and Mr. Litinsky were contestants on Mr. Trump’s realty television show, “The Apprentice,” and went to him in January 2021 with the idea of creating a social media company.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
The project highlights the ties among the main actors: the governor, the realty developer Mitsui Fudosan, and Meiji Jingu, a religious organization that owns much of the land to be redeveloped.
From Washington Times ● May 17, 2023
They take turns picking the destinations, the old friends explained last month at Edelstein’s realty office.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2022
Mr. Butler had been an engineer with the company and then quit to open up a realty business in Myrtle Beach.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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