real estate

noun

Synonyms of real estatenext
1
: property in buildings and land
2
: space, capacity
her desktop real estate
the limited real estate on hard drives—Leonard Wiener

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She works in real estate. the enormous difference in real estate between a high-definition disk and one in standard definition
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The star’s latest real estate move comes in the midst of a tense legal battle with her ex-husband, French actor Olivier Martinez, over the custody of their teenage son. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 19 Oct. 2026 The firm also maintains offices in Broward and Palm Beach counties, and its 52 attorneys focus on community association, real estate, construction, and insurance law. — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Jason Oppenheim, the luxury real estate broker best known for his role on Selling Sunset, was intrigued by Pratt and Raman this election cycle. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026 Sometimes the best investment isn't a stock, cryptocurrency, or real estate. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real estate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of real estate was circa 1642

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“Real estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20estate. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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Kids Definition

real estate

noun
: property consisting of buildings and land

Legal Definition

real estate

noun
: real property at property

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