noun
Uncommon
realty
REERL-tee
Realty (noun) means Real estate; land and any buildings attached to it. Example: “He made his fortune in commercial realty.”
noun
1
Real estate; land and any buildings attached to it.
"He made his fortune in commercial realty."
"The firm handles both realty sales and rentals."
How to use realty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnother word for real estate — land and property, as opposed to money or personal belongings.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "reality" (the state of things as they actually are), even though the two words share the same root.
Easily confused with
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Etymology
From Middle French realité ("property, ownership"); a doublet of the word reality.
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What does “realty” mean?
The word “realty” means real estate; land and any buildings attached to it. In plain terms, another word for real estate — land and property, as opposed to money or personal belongings.
How do you pronounce “realty”?
“Realty” is pronounced REERL-tee (/ˈɹiəlti/ in IPA).
How do you use “realty” in a sentence?
Here is “realty” used in a sentence: “He made his fortune in commercial realty.”
What is the opposite of “realty”?
The opposite of “realty” — its antonyms — is personalty.
What part of speech is “realty”?
“Realty” is a noun.
Where does the word “realty” come from?
The word “realty” comes from Middle French. From Middle French realité ("property, ownership"); a doublet of the word reality.
Is “realty” a common word?
“Realty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
