estate

/ɪˈsteɪt/
noun
  1. A large area of land with a big house, often owned by one person or family.
    • They bought a country estate to enjoy peace and quiet away from the city.
    • The estate has been in the same family for over two hundred years.
    • The duke's estate included forests, farmland, and a grand mansion.
  2. All the money and property that a person owns, especially after death.
    • His estate was valued at several million dollars, including stocks and real estate.
    • After her grandfather passed away, the family divided his estate among the children.
    • The lawyer read the will, which detailed the distribution of the estate.
  3. A large group of houses or apartments built together as a single development; a housing estate.
    • The estate has its own community center and playground.
    • They live on a new estate on the outskirts of town with a park and a school.
    • The council built a housing estate to provide affordable homes for families.
  4. A type of car with a long body and a rear door for carrying cargo; a station wagon.
    • He loaded the camping gear into the back of his estate.
    • We rented an estate for the road trip so we could fit all our luggage.
    • Estate cars are popular with families because they have plenty of space.
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