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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While many apartment scouts do the work as an independent side gig, some like Miesha Gantz of East Hollywood are beginning to cross over into the formal real estate industry.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
You are in a fortunate position: It’s easier to sell shares piecemeal than, say, real estate.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
David Solomon, a 46-year-old who works in real estate, said he became invested in the mayoral race after break-in attempts at his home in Santa Monica Canyon.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
As an incentive, StepStone gave the team a 51% interest in the fee earnings of its infrastructure, real estate, and private credit funds.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“Adina’s been teaching us stuff at Smart School. Like about geography and real estate companies and feminism,” Tiara explained to the pirates.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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