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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“We are confident that Sunrise’s breadth of offerings will serve the needs of this community well,” said Philip Kroskin, head of real estate and senior vice president of investments at Sunrise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
The businessman, who made his money in cognac and real estate, had renounced his Ukrainian citizenship some years ago.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026
Ruth Bloomfield is a contributor to The Wall Street Journal, where she has covered U.K. and European real estate for more than a decade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
According to its developers, this real estate project of nearly 1.3 million square feet, scheduled for completion in early 2027, is expected to bring around 1,600 rental apartments onto the market.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
Our town is destined for greatness, and the real estate in it is destined for greatness too.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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