brokerage

noun

bro·ker·age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij

: the business or establishment of a broker

: a broker's fee or commission

Examples of brokerage in a Sentence

one of the country's largest brokerages She works for a brokerage firm.

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According to the brokerage, the island has welcomed entrepreneurs, artists, and other high-profile guests seeking privacy over the years, though it’s never operated as a large commercial resort. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026 Robinhood's Rothera rollout Robinhood launched Rothera in June, an exchange that's licensed with the CFTC and managed through the brokerage's joint venture with Susquehanna International Group. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 Revenue followed from effectively zero to $156 million in five quarters, and the Rothera exchange gives Robinhood the venue economics on top of the brokerage take. — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 As a result, many young people are going all in on the stock market, viewing their brokerage accounts as the new American Dream. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brokerage

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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brokerage

noun

bro·ker·age ˈbrō-k(ə-)rij

: the business of a broker

: the fee or commission charged by a broker

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brokerage

noun

bro·ker·age ˈbrō-kə-rij

: the business or establishment of a broker

: a broker's fee or commission

brokerage

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