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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By then, the centrifugal forces of real estate and density were sending academies farther and farther out of town — to Glendora, Van Nuys, Monterey Park, Burbank.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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
The reductions come as American companies look for ways to do more with less and retailers reduce their real estate footprints to adjust to changing shopping habits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The cutoff from MRED, a Chicago-area real estate listing data provider, is the latest chapter in the continuing industry feud over off-market listings that is once again playing out in court.
From Barron's • May 21, 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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