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 drivesLeonard Wiener

Examples of real estate in a Sentence

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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In this situation, a knowledgeable real estate agent, a mortgage preapproval, an earnest money deposit and some flexibility around a closing date can go a long way. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026 Even when factoring in some real estate tax relief programs, its reduction to the bottom line is fatal to the projects pro forma. Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 These are areas where real estate developments and infrastructure butt up against wildland vegetation. Vanessa Romo, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026 Morton, whose experience spans decades across real estate, coaching, and marketing systems, positions the development as a continuation of the company’s core philosophy. William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for real estate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

real estate

noun
: property consisting of buildings and land

Legal Definition

real estate

noun
: real property at property

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