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
Other Word Forms
- real-estate adjective
Etymology
Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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Example Sentences
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David Serpa, a Republican, is a real estate agent and Marine Corps veteran.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Of the remaining deployments, $5.7 billion went toward credit and $1.8 billion went toward real estate, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Rob Newland is an appraiser who has been valuing real estate property since 1998.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Traditionally, Louisvillians have preferred to keep their real estate understated at home, even while investing heavily on vacation homes elsewhere.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Ted's dad ran the parts department at a Ford dealership, and his mom was the secretary at a real estate agency.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
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