Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

empire

[em-pahyuhr, om-peer] / ˈɛm paɪər, ɒmˈpɪər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The cattle empire that turned out to be a giant Ponzi scheme.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It was the same time-buy model that propelled his fledgling media empire and made him wealthy many times over.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The deal dismantles a major part of Drahi’s business empire, as he sells assets to lower debt amid rising interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Succession star Jeremy Strong will soon portray Zuckerberg as the more steely, savvy boss behind a huge social media empire in follow-up, The Social Reckoning.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Beatrix Halliday had followed him from his job with the city to become the fourth-ever employee in Parker’s business empire.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




Vocabulary lists containing empire


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "empire" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com