estate (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪˈsteɪt/
Definition
A large area of land with a large house on it, owned by one person or family, or a person's property and possessions, especially those left after their death.
Examples
The wealthy businessman owned a vast estate in the countryside.
She is the executor of her aunt's estate.
They are planning to develop the old industrial estate into a residential area.
How to Use estate
- estate agent (collocation)
- A person whose job is to help people buy and sell houses, land, or buildings. — "We contacted an estate agent to help us find a new home."
- estate planning (collocation)
- The process of arranging for the management and disposal of a person's estate during their lifetime and after death. — "Good estate planning can minimize taxes and ensure your wishes are followed."
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