real estate
American
[ree-uhl, reel]
/ ˈri əl, ril /
noun
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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.
real estate
British
noun
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Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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