real estate

American  

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /

noun

1. property, especially in land.

   three acres of real estate.

2. real property.

3. available space or capacity.

   A bigger screen will give you extra real estate.

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real estate British  

noun

1. another term for real property

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Other Word Forms

• real-estate adjective

Etymology

Origin of real estate

First recorded in 1640–45

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How does real-estate compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• realty vs. real estate

Example Sentences

Even though the companies failed, Baker often made money on the real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

That turnaround, combined with the fund’s improving performance in 2025, is a sign that commercial real estate is recovering after several years weighed down by higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such pressure also argues for rethinking strategic allocations to real assets, including commodities, inflation-linked bonds and real estate.

From MarketWatch

Handbags and leather goods took over the store’s most valuable ground-floor real estate.

From The Wall Street Journal

Besides, a Greenland acquisition would be a huge real estate deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• land