real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/noun 2real-estate adjective 1 noun2 •Property that cannot easily be moved, usually buildings and the ground on which they are built.They failed to find any investors for the construction of new real estate on the north side. •(informal) Space used for a particular purpose.Virtual desktops allow you to stretch your screen real estate well beyond its normal size. — 2007 real-estate adjective1 •Referring or relating to real estate.