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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Businessman and real estate agent Dan Thornberg has an intriguing sales pitch for a house he’s just listed. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026 Shirazi studied finance and real estate at Marquette University, combining that academic grounding with hands-on experience across sales, operations, and new venture development. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026 But comments by Bader hinted that the company may be eying real estate elsewhere for a potential third season. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 May 2026 Florida’s luxury real estate market is making headlines with record-breaking listings across Miami-Dade and the Gulf Coast. Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 11 May 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 12 May. 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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