real-estate — Property consisting of land and the buildings on it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: Property consisting of land and the buildings on it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːl ɪˌsteɪt/
Example Sentences
- My uncle became a millionaire by flipping real estate faster than pancakes at IHOP.
- The real estate prices in Seoul make my wallet cry every night.
- She graduated with a degree in finance and now works for a real estate company.
real-estate
NOUN[/ˈriːl ɪˌsteɪt/]
Property consisting of land and the buildings on it
Property consisting of land and the buildings on it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Real derives from Latin realis, meaning 'actual' or 'relating to things,' while estate comes from Old French estat, meaning 'state' or 'property.' The compound real estate emerged to denote tangible property in the form of land and buildings, emphasizing their actual, permanent nature.
Breakdown
real (from Latin realis, 'actual, real') + estate (from Old French estat, 'state, condition, property')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My uncle became a millionaire by flipping real estate faster than pancakes at IHOP.”
“The real estate prices in Seoul make my wallet cry every night.”
“She graduated with a degree in finance and now works for a real estate company.”
“Real estate investing requires careful market analysis and sufficient capital.”
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