realty

noun

re·​al·​ty ˈrē(-ə)l-tē How to pronounce realty (audio)
Synonyms of realtynext
: real estate sense 1

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Court records show the realty group must maintain the fire suppression system for the entire mall complex until further order of the court. — Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 21 June 2026 Economic realties require many households to have both parents work to be able to support their kids, but everything from school schedules to pediatrician appointments assume that one parent will always be at home. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 Leadership from Glascott and Associates, the realty company that owns the building on which the mural is painted, didn’t respond to an interview request. — Madeline King, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 The trailer does take a heavy turn halfway through, as Mike and Claire confront hard financial realties, as well as the lingering repercussions of Mike’s time as a soldier in the Vietnam War. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realty

Word History

Etymology

real + -ty (as in property)

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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realty

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

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