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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Lineage is a real estate investment trust, meaning it is publicly traded and answers to shareholders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
With many employees back at their desks, it’s now investors’ turn to start planning their return to beaten-down real estate investment trusts.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Computer chip and software developer Broadcom purchased the Irvine office compound it rented in the latest example of a well-funded company taking advantage of depressed real estate prices to switch from renter to owner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Trump, a former real estate magnate who promotes family enterprises at every opportunity, told Martin that Doonbeg was "one of the greatest courses in the world".
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
They asked the kids to go to Miss Josie and Mr. Jeet’s place because the real estate broker was showing the apartment that morning.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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