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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His move toward a more private existence also coincided with the end of another major chapter in his real estate portfolio: his decadeslong ownership of an impressive Brentwood estate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The managers of funds offering private equity, private credit, nontraded real estate and other alternative assets say it isn’t fair that pension funds and university endowments have access to such funds while small investors don’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
The latest purchase was made by Miami real estate investor Ron Firman in a private sale through Hunt Auctions.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
Her bored expression suggested the questionable value of my mental real estate.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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