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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Carol Ryan is a writer for the Journal’s Heard on the Street column, covering luxury brands and real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A happy homeowner, Umansky holds, is the ultimate goal in his line of work, and the satisfaction that comes from helping clients is what motivates him to remain active as a real estate agent.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Still, I’ve had a successful career in commercial real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
From a peak of more than 150 lots on the market last summer, the number dropped to about 40 active listings on average, said Corey Vorzimer, the director of land in Fuller’s real estate office.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
As real estate was booming, so was banking.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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