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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Bespoke policies Data centers require a specialized approach from insurers, encompassing both real estate and technological assets. April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026 But a sprawling South Miami-Dade estate listed for $18 million shows there’s impressive real estate inland, too. Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026 While real estate and stocks aren’t closely correlated in the long run, both can be affected by economic crises. Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 And a homeland is not a real estate project. Maliha Rahman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 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 6 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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