Royalty Definition & Meaning
royalty
- noun
- payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property; "he received royalties on his book"
- royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty"
"Royalty" in song lyrics
See how royalty is used in real songs:
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"I'm gettin' tired the mothafuckers playin' sheriff royalty"
Above the Law — Evil That Men Do -
"and all the kings horses abort the loyalty to royalty"
AesopROCK — Basic Cable -
"Where Akons treated like royalty"
Akon — Journey
Words that rhyme with royalty
Usage tips for "royalty"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "royalty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for royalty to find words that pair well.