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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Clement did indeed mention the man then known as a real estate tycoon and reality-TV host, however.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Ryan Cassidy, Mutual’s vice president of real estate, asked of the bill.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
As for her own mindset, Wilkinson has moved on from her Playboy days and is committed to her work in real estate so that others will do the same.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
The government is looking to cut taxes on dividends, raise them on real estate, and force underperforming companies to publish a “value-up” improvement plan, among other measures.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Given what was happening in the real estate market—and given what subprime mortgage lenders were doing—a lot of smart people eventually were going to want to make side bets on subprime mortgage bonds.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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