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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Leaders in Beijing have struggled for years to reverse a stubborn slump in the once-booming real estate sector, which has dampened consumer confidence and weighed on overall activity.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Early on, he took an interest in computers, and, he said, in high school programmed custom real estate software for his uncles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Stocks now account for more than a 30% share of total U.S. household assets, while real estate is closer to 25%, according to TD Securities.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
An autographed Chicago Bulls jersey worn by Michael Jordan during Game 2 of the 1998 NBA Finals was privately sold to a Miami real estate investor for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Mechanical engineering? Grandma? But she’s a real estate agent!”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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