1. a large area of land in the country, usually with a large house on it
2. all the money and property that someone owns, especially at death
3. a group of houses or apartments built together in a planned area
Usage: British

Examples

• The wealthy family owned a vast estate in the countryside.
• She inherited her grandmother’s entire estate.
• The lawyer is handling the estate after his client’s death.
• They live in a housing estate on the outskirts of town.
• The new residential estate has over 200 homes.
• He was born into the estate of nobility.
• The estate includes valuable artwork and jewelry.