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.
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Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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The fund holds real estate investment trusts with a lower carbon footprint and are less susceptible to climate risks such as sea-level rise, floods, and storms.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But even as the S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday, nine of its 11 sectors—including real estate, consumer staples and healthcare—traded in the green.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Its website used to describe it as a "leading UK real estate agency" with "eight branches" and "170 staff".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Trump, who built a career as a real estate developer, has frequently touted the project, gushing over the sounds of jackhammers and excavation trucks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
She made more money at first than he did—$6,500 as a secretary to a real estate attorney, compared to the $6,000 annual salary he made teaching.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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