estate

Definition

  • noun: all of the things that a person owns
  • noun: social standing or rank especially of a high order
  • synonyms: state, situation, quality

Examples

  • a council 'estate' [=buildings built by a local government council]

  • He inherited the 'estate' from his parents.

  • a 'real estate' broker/business/investment

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) some contracts and let's... Let's give it a try. Appreciate your help with this, Eli. -Good afternoon. -Good afternoon. -Real estate? -Yes. Yes, I'd like to talk to you. I'm looking for some land. I just bought the Sunday ranch. And, well, where's the map? (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood