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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The number of front-row tickets is limited, partly because team benches and broadcast tables take up real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
"Now envision chandeliers all over the ceiling," the former real estate magnate sighed, speaking against a backdrop of a huge American flag.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
At the time, the real estate mogul was working as a messenger to make ends meet, and was making a delivery to the owner of an opulent Manhattan home.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
When the rabble in the street gets too close to the presidential palace for comfort, they keep half an eye on Florida real estate, much like Northeast Corridor retirees.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
Mr. Beiderman’s real estate agent had the nerve to call about someone seeing the place tomorrow.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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