Meaning of the word estate in English
What does estate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
estate
US /ɪˈsteɪt/
UK /ɪˈsteɪt/
Noun
1.
an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person, family, or organization
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The family owned a vast country estate with acres of farmland.
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The royal estate includes several palaces and gardens.
2.
all the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death
Example:
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His entire estate was left to his children.
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The lawyer is handling the deceased's estate.
3.
a group of houses or factories built in a planned way
Example:
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They live on a housing estate on the edge of town.
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The new industrial estate will create many jobs.
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