realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce realty (audio)

Examples of realty in a Sentence

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Contrary to realty ethics rules, Pearl did not disclose in the listing that the house doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy, and its building permit expired Feb. 15. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 Shawna and Sean both work in Los Angeles real estate Shawna and Sean are Los Angeles realty powerhouses. Emily Weaver, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024 Outside of office, Grossberg works as a realty agent. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2024 The celebrity real estate agent has starred on the long-running Bravo realty series for 13 years, encompassing 11 seasons. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for realty 

Word History

Etymology

real + -ty (as in property)

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of realty was in 1670

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“Realty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realty. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

realty

noun
re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce realty (audio)
plural realties

Legal Definition

realty

noun
re·​al·​ty ˈrē-əl-tē, ˈrēl- How to pronounce realty (audio)
: real property at property

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