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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As her social media and website gained traction, Gantz got connected with the Rental Girl, a boutique real estate brokerage based in L.A. and decided to reinstate her real estate license.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
You are in a fortunate position: It’s easier to sell shares piecemeal than, say, real estate.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
It built infrastructure at home and invested abroad in real estate and financial markets through the world’s first modern sovereign-wealth fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Another clue is that Buffett has invested in a retail real estate play before.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
He introduced himself as Henry Gordon and told Oker he was in the real estate business.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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