real estate
Americannoun
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property, especially in land.
three acres of real estate.
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available space or capacity.
A bigger screen will give you extra real estate.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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In his plea, Max acknowledged bartering art for real estate and hiding income to buy real estate in Southampton, New York, the US Virgin Islands and upstate New York.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
At that time, it agreed to lease it for 20 years, real estate data provider CoStar said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
But in a surprising twist for commercial real estate, malls are outperforming every other property type.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Trump, a former real estate magnate who promotes family enterprises at every opportunity, told Martin that Doonbeg was "one of the greatest courses in the world".
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Just before the trolley reached its final stop, Geyer spotted a sign for a real estate office.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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