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.
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Etymology
Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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CEO Abdulla Mubarak Al-Khalifa said the bank is looking to finance investment in digital infrastructure, real estate and expanding businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In 2024, aiming to revive the sluggish property market, Beijing announced a real estate “white list,” a financing program to direct bank lending to approved projects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
A US real estate firm announced Wednesday it is buying the Chrysler Building and will undertake a vast makeover of the Art Deco landmark that dominates New York City's skyline.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
He said CoStar Group, a provider of information on commercial real estate, is one such example of a stock that has largely been dismissed by investors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
If I was told to vacate my apartment by next week, I wouldn't ask around or consult the real estate listings.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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