realm

noun

ˈrelm 

1

: kingdom sense 3

2

: sphere, domain

within the realm of possibility

3

: a primary marine or terrestrial biogeographic division of the earth's surface

Synonyms

• area
• domain
• element
• field
• department
• sphere
• kingdom
• walk
• territory

Examples of realm in a Sentence

new discoveries in the realm of medicine

in political and legal realms

Recent Examples on the Web

Based on the blockbuster video game franchise created by Ed Boon and John Tobias, which originated as a 1992 arcade game by Midway Games, the Mortal Kombat films revolve around a series of martial arts tournaments held to determine the fate of realms like Earthrealm and Outworld. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025

The film showcased Keaton’s abilities in the realm of comedy but also displayed her nimble handling of authentic and vulnerable moments. —Dan Heching, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025

Meanwhile, Saturn retrograde in Pisces brings focus to less tangible realms such as faith, boundaries and the invisible threads that tie us together. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

Being a character onscreen transports you forever into another, more enchanted realm. —Susan Orlean, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English realme, from Anglo-French, alteration of Old French reiame, from Latin regimen control — more at regimen

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing realm

• coin of the realm
• outside the range/realm of possibility
• outside the realm of the possible
• within the range/realm of possibility
• within the realm of the possible

Rhymes for realm

• elm
• helm
• overwhelm

Kids Definition

realm

noun

ˈrelm 

1

: kingdom sense 1

2

: field of influence or activity

the realm of art