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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Wall Street analysts forecast VICI’s adjusted funds from operations, a real estate equivalent to operating profit, to grow 10% in 2026.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Will Parker writes about commercial real estate, construction and data centers for The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
These days, being a limelight-seeking senator, swing-state governor, or New York City real estate developer who used to host a reality TV show can do the trick.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
This isn’t unheard of: Some universities already have taxable, for-profit arms, whether it’s in real estate development, hospitality or startup incubators.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
I met real estate developers, agents, heiresses, fund managers, lawyers, clothing designers, professional basketball players, photographers, movie producers, and television correspondents.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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