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

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

He’s advising his clients — especially those investing in real estate — to prepare for a crash in the housing market.

From Salon

As well as being a real estate developer, Witkoff is also a longtime golf buddy of Trump’s.

From BBC

The bill, first introduced by Ossé in 2023, would have required whoever hired a real estate broker to pay their fee.

From Salon

Related Words

• land