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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In the coming months, Spirit’s remaining planes and aircraft parts will be sold, along with its headquarters and other real estate to repay creditors.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
The district includes some of the priciest real estate in Los Angeles, such as Bel Air and Holmby Hills, along with more historically middle-class enclaves Palms and the Fairfax District.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Of the remaining deployments, $5.7 billion went toward credit and $1.8 billion went toward real estate, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
He opened a taekwondo studio with several locations throughout Southern California and also has worked as a real estate agent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Locals were so happy about the “life-giving energy” of federal money that they didn’t even begrudge Holt and his business cronies the tidy profit they made on their real estate speculation.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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