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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Example Sentences
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But economists and real estate agents say a variety of factors have contributed to the broader decline over the last year, including high mortgage rates, rising inventory and economic uncertainty stemming from tariffs.
From Los Angeles Times
Lee’s bill passed the state Assembly last year but stalled after fierce opposition from real estate agents and the California Apartment Assn.
From Los Angeles Times
Commercial real estate brokers were among the industries getting hit by AI concerns, The Wall Street Journal noted Monday.
From Barron's
It fills a large city block across the street from the arena, an A-plus location in real estate terms for being in the midst of year-round activity.
From Los Angeles Times
That’s led to intense selloffs in Software as a Service companies, logistics providers, legal and business information firms, and even real estate.
From Barron's
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