noun Uncommon

brokerage

BROH-kuh-rihj

Brokerage (noun) means a firm or business that acts as a broker, especially in buying and selling stocks or property. Example: “She opened an account with an online brokerage.”

noun

A firm or business that acts as a broker, especially in buying and selling stocks or property.

"She opened an account with an online brokerage."

The fee charged by a broker for arranging a transaction.

"The brokerage on the sale came to two percent of the price."

How to use brokerage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the broker's business, or the commission it charges for handling a deal.

Common pairings

brokerage firm brokerage account brokerage fee

Word forms

brokerages plural

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Etymology

Formed from "broker" plus the suffix "-age," which turns it into either the business itself or the fee it charges.

Synonyms

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brokerage firm securities firm brokerage house

Rhymes for brokerage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brokerage” mean?

The word “brokerage” means a firm or business that acts as a broker, especially in buying and selling stocks or property. In plain terms, either the broker's business, or the commission it charges for handling a deal.

How do you pronounce “brokerage”?

“Brokerage” is pronounced BROH-kuh-rihj (/ˈbɹoʊkəɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “brokerage” in a sentence?

Here is “brokerage” used in a sentence: “She opened an account with an online brokerage.”

What part of speech is “brokerage”?

“Brokerage” is a noun.

Is “brokerage” a common word?

“Brokerage” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “brokerage” have?

“Brokerage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a firm or business that acts as a broker, especially in buying and selling stocks or property.