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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither the broker's business, or the commission it charges for handling a deal.
Common pairings
brokerage firm
brokerage account
brokerage fee
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Word forms
- Plural
- brokerages
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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
See all rhymes for brokerage →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.
