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
Other Word Forms
- real-estate adjective
Etymology
Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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Example Sentences
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The spring real estate season is getting off to a slow start.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
He also maintains a real estate investment firm and media company geared toward producing television, film and online content.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
In March 2026, for example, the median rent rose to $5,000 a month in Manhattan and $4,150 in Brooklyn, according to a report from real estate firm the Corcoran Group.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Goldman’s definition of secular growth stocks are those S&P 500 firms, excluding financials, real estate, and utilities, that meet its “Rule of 10” sales growth criteria.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
“My father works for the second largest real estate company in eastern North Carolina,” or “My father is the most important lawyer in this town.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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