establishment

1 a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business one of the best dining establishments in the city Synonyms place, joint, parlor, salonRelated 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, enterprise, firm, house, interest, outfitRelated 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 institution, foundation, instituteRelated 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, facility, installationRelated Words building, edifice; institute, institution; business, company, concern, outfit