realty

noun

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

Examples of realty in a Sentence

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If the stimulus checks become realty, Fishback proposes that they be sent to American families after DOGE's expiration date in July 2026. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 According to the listing, held by British realty company Knight Frank, the three-story main home on the property — which features two grand staircases and an elevator — was updated in 2001, but the whole villa dates back to the 18th century. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025 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 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 3 Mar. 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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