realty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Real estate; a piece of real property; land.
  2. The property that goes to the heirs of the deceased, as distinguished from the personalty, which goes to the executor or administrator of the estate.
  3. Reality.
  4. Loyalty; faithfulness; fealty.
  5. Royalty.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹiəlti/ /ˈɹɪəlti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-realty.wav

Word forms

realty realties

Etymology

From Middle French realité (“property, possession”). Doublet of reality.

Antonyms

Related words

realtor realty agent
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