1. large areas of land, usually in the country, that belong to one person or family
2. all the money and property that someone owns, especially at death
Usage: legal
3. areas of land with many houses or buildings built on them
Usage: British

Examples

• The wealthy family owned several large estates in the countryside.
• After his death, his estates were divided among his three children.
• The lawyer helped settle the deceased woman’s estates.
• New housing estates were built on the outskirts of town.
• The wine estates in the valley produce excellent vintages.
• She inherited vast estates from her grandfather.
• The industrial estates housed many factories and warehouses.