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real estate
noun
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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Wendy Bowman Wendy Bowman is a real estate writer at Robb Report.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
The Climate Museum has found a permanent home in a new real estate development on New York City's West Side near Hudson Yards.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Founded in 1962, The Koll Company was originally established as a regional general construction firm and grew into a leading real estate services company.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025
Over the years, Macy’s poured millions of dollars into renovations and expansions at the site, and Macy’s could try to sell the real estate.
—David Moin, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Real estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20estate. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
real estate
noun
: property consisting of buildings and land
Legal Definition
real estate
noun
: real property at property
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