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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The aggressive real estate blitz signals a bold shift for a brand traditionally associated with suburban strip malls and lower-end consumers.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
It passed despite a massive opposition campaign from corporate, industrial and real estate interests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Stocks now make up the largest share of household net worth — even more than real estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
The world’s largest owner of industrial real estate said Thursday that talks would enable both companies to explore the full potential of a merger.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Or maybe an attorney about tracking down more of our family? Or are you looking into real estate, maybe searching for a larger room to rent?”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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