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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Clement did indeed mention the man then known as a real estate tycoon and reality-TV host, however.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Ryan Cassidy, Mutual’s vice president of real estate, asked of the bill.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
As for her own mindset, Wilkinson has moved on from her Playboy days and is committed to her work in real estate so that others will do the same.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Topics in these sections include how the news affects personal health, fitness, finance, technology, careers and more broadly, travel, fashion, food, design, real estate, big ideas and the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
That real estate deal, sealed in 1803 during Jefferson’s first term, doubled the size of America overnight.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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