real estate

[ ree-uhl, reel ]

noun

1. property, especially in land:

   three acres of real estate.

2. real property.
3. available space or capacity:

   A bigger screen will give you extra real estate.

real estate

noun

1. another term for real property

Other Words From

• real-es·tate adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of real estate¹

First recorded in 1640–45

Example Sentences

He and his family members have also deepened business ties with the Gulf, sometimes through real estate deals.

From Los Angeles Times

“He prioritizes quality family time and being fully present even when he has those long days at the facility,” said Veronika, a real estate agent.

From Los Angeles Times

As climate patterns intensify, understanding flood risk is becoming essential for both homebuyers seeking to make informed choices and policymakers aiming to safeguard communities and manage the impact on real estate markets.

From Science Daily

Judge Mehta said in his ruling in August that the default search engine was "extremely valuable real estate" for Google.

From BBC

You can read last month’s real estate breakdown here.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• land