real estate — property in the form of land and buildings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: property in the form of land and buildings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːl ɪˈsteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My uncle became a millionaire by flipping real estate faster than pancakes at IHOP.
- The real estate prices in Seoul are so high that even Monopoly players would go bankrupt.
- She obtained her real estate license to help people find their dream homes.
real estate
NOUN[/ˈriːl ɪˈsteɪt/]
property in the form of land and buildings
The agent shows a charming house with a garden — real estate done right.
Behind the steel gate, my real estate makes me feel great!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term 'real estate' combines two Latin roots: 'real' derives from Latin 'realis' (actual, real), and 'estate' comes from Latin 'status' (condition, state). Originally used in medieval times to denote the tangible lands and properties held by nobility, it evolved into the modern concept referring to immovable property including land and buildings.
Breakdown
real (from Latin realis, meaning actual or concrete) + estate (from Latin status, meaning condition or standing property). The compound originally emphasized the tangible, fixed nature of aristocratic landholdings.
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📝Examples
“My uncle became a millionaire by flipping real estate faster than pancakes at IHOP.”
“The real estate prices in Seoul are so high that even Monopoly players would go bankrupt.”
“She obtained her real estate license to help people find their dream homes.”
“The company diversified its portfolio by investing in both stocks and real estate.”
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