establishment

1 a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business one of the best dining establishments in the city Synonyms of establishment place, joint, parlor, salonWords Related to establishment 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 of establishment business, company, concern, enterprise, firm, house, interest, outfitWords Related to establishment 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 of establishment institution, foundation, instituteWords Related to establishment 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 of establishment complex, facility, installationWords Related to establishment building, edifice; institute, institution; business, company, concern, outfit