Royalty (Noun)
Meaning 1
Royal persons collectively; "the wedding was attended by royalty".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The charity gala was attended by royalty from all over Europe, including several princes and princesses.
- The hotel's luxurious amenities and services catered specifically to royalty and other high-net-worth individuals.
- The museum's collection included artifacts and artwork owned by royalty throughout history, including a few pieces from the British monarchy.
- The wedding was attended by royalty, including the king and queen of a small European country.
- The exclusive club was known for its clientele of royalty, celebrities, and other influential people.
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Meaning 2
Payment to the holder of a patent or copyright or resource for the right to use their property; "he received royalties on his book".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The author received a significant amount of royalty from the sales of her bestselling novel.
- The musician earned a substantial royalty from the repeated airplay of his hit song on the radio.
- The inventor was entitled to a royalty on every unit of the patented device sold worldwide.
- The artist received a royalty for each print of her painting that was sold through the gallery.
- The songwriter earned a royalty every time her song was performed live or recorded by another artist.