noun
realtor
REEL-tuhr
Realtor (noun) means a licensed agent who helps people buy, sell, or rent property. Example: “Our realtor showed us six houses in a single afternoon.”
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A licensed agent who helps people buy, sell, or rent property.
"Our realtor showed us six houses in a single afternoon."
"She became a realtor after years of investing in property herself."
How to use realtor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA real-estate agent — someone whose job is buying, selling, or renting property on behalf of clients.
UK vs US
Chiefly an American term; British English typically says "estate agent" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- realtors
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Etymology
Coined in 1916 by Charles N. Chadbourn from realty plus the agent-noun ending -or (as in "actor"), originally to label members of the U.S. National Association of Realtors.
Class of 1916
realtor joined the language around 1916.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “realtor” mean?
The word “realtor” means a licensed agent who helps people buy, sell, or rent property. In plain terms, a real-estate agent — someone whose job is buying, selling, or renting property on behalf of clients.
How do you pronounce “realtor”?
“Realtor” is pronounced REEL-tuhr (/ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “realtor” in a sentence?
Here is “realtor” used in a sentence: “Our realtor showed us six houses in a single afternoon.”
What part of speech is “realtor”?
“Realtor” is a noun.
Where does the word “realtor” come from?
The word “realtor” dates back to around 1916. Coined in 1916 by Charles N. Chadbourn from realty plus the agent-noun ending -or (as in "actor"), originally to label members of the U.S. National Association of Realtors.
