Estate
Noun
UK
/ɪˈsteɪt/
US
/ɪˈsteɪt/
Definition
Land, property, or all possessions someone owns.
Example
"Both siblings inherited a large estate."
"The lawyer explained how the estate would be divided among the family members."
"The company built a new housing estate with modern flats and parks for families."
Explanation
Estate means property, land, or belongings that a person owns. For example, someone may have a house, car, or land as part of their estate. When a person dies, everything they leave behind, such as money and property, is also called their estate. In some places, “estate” can also mean a group of houses or flats built together in one area. So, the word is often about ownership, property, or things a person has, either in life or after death.