Word
reit
Phoneticsre·it
/ˈɹaɪt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. Stands for Real Estate Investment Trust. A company that owns buildings like flats or offices and lets you buy a small share of them. You earn money from the rent it collects.
n. Abbreviation for Real Estate Investment Trust. A company that owns and manages buildings that earn rent, selling shares to investors who receive a portion of the income.
Examples
“She buys shares in a REIT each month.”
“After selling his flat, he puts part of the money into a REIT to earn rental income without managing property.”
“While direct ownership demands large capital and active management, a REIT offers diversified exposure to commercial property through liquid shares traded on major exchanges.”
Examples
simple
“She buys shares in a REIT each month.”
contextual
“After selling his flat, he puts part of the money into a REIT to earn rental income without managing property.”
complex
“While direct ownership demands large capital and active management, a REIT offers diversified exposure to commercial property through liquid shares traded on major exchanges.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “reit” in context.
Verb
01. buy reit
“Many beginners buy REIT shares to enter the property market cheaply.”
verb + noun
02. invest in reit
“You can invest in a REIT with relatively little money.”
verb + prep + noun
03. manage reit
“The firm manages a REIT with offices across Europe.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. commercial reit
“A commercial REIT typically owns offices, malls or warehouses.”
adj + noun
05. equity reit
“She prefers an equity REIT that owns offices and collects rent directly.”
adj + noun
06. listed reit
“A listed REIT can be bought and sold on the stock exchange daily.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. dividend from reit
“Dividends from REITs are often higher than bank interest.”
noun + prep + noun
08. exposure to reit
“This fund offers exposure to REITs across Asia.”
noun + prep + noun
09. investment in reit
“His investment in a REIT provides stable monthly income.”
noun + prep + noun
10. buy shares in a reit
“You can buy shares in a REIT through most brokerage apps.”
11. diversified portfolio of reits
“A diversified portfolio of REITs reduces risk from one market.”
12. invest in a reit
“She decided to invest in a REIT instead of buying a flat.”
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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