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 real estate developer who ran for governor before stepping down in November was arrested in Los Angeles County on Tuesday, records show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Let’s say you’re putting down a $2 million deposit on real estate in Zurich.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Burbank locals have resisted growth in the past, said real estate consultant Chris Baer of Avison Young.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Next best were REITs focused on commercial real estate, which averaged returns of 10.18% a year with volatility of 19.30%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A real estate market meltdown might cause these companies to lose money; there was no guarantee that they would actually go bankrupt.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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