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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His move toward a more private existence also coincided with the end of another major chapter in his real estate portfolio: his decadeslong ownership of an impressive Brentwood estate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Caruso is founder and executive chairman of the real estate firm Caruso.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Poundland's managing director Barry Williams, along with the firm's leadership team and Andy Bond, the current chairman of Pepco, have been working with Irish real estate firm Martin Property Group on a management buyout.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
Just before the trolley reached its final stop, Geyer spotted a sign for a real estate office.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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