establishment

establishment

noun

Definition of ESTABLISHMENT

1

a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business <one of the best dining establishments in the city>

Synonyms establishment, joint, parlor, salon

Related Words spot, station; facility, installation; club, house; den, dive, hole

2

a commercial or industrial activity or organization <new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom>

Synonyms business, company, concern, establishment, firm, house, interest, outfit

Related Words conglomerate, corporation, multinational; association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust; agency, dealer, outlet; microenterprise

3

a public organization with a particular purpose or function <the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board>

Synonyms establishment, foundation, institute

Related Words body, collective, group; corporation, enterprise; charity, philanthropy; think tank

4

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose <the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments>

Synonyms complex, establishment, installation

Related Words building, edifice; institute, institution; business, company, concern, outfit