establishment

noun

i-ˈsta-blish-mənt How to pronounce establishment (audio)
Definition of establishmentnext
1
as in place
a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business one of the best dining establishments in the city

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2
as in company
a commercial or industrial activity or organization new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom

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

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments

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Recent Examples of establishment Stevens had the endorsement of much of the Democratic establishment during the bruising primary, making her endorsement of Rogers even more stunning. — Garrett Downs,dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026 Matsui, a pillar of the Democratic establishment, has touted her experience in the House and record of delivering federal funding to the region. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Since 2002, the seat has been occupied by Senator John Cornyn, who ran for reelection with the backing of the Republican establishment and a sizable war chest. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026 Nixon is the guy who was successfully brought down by the liberal establishment. — Dustin Desoto, Vox, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for establishment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for establishment
  1. place
  2. company
  3. institution
  4. facility
  5. firm
  6. institute
  7. house
  8. group
Noun
  • His burial site, at Machpelah Cemetery in New York City, has long been a Halloween gathering place.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Sidney Crosby scored two goals while moving into sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's career scoring list, and the Pittsburgh Penguins snapped their four-game skid with a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of place
Noun
  • In October, Melissa Bruno Johnston, vice president of strategic development at Tryon Distributing, told Unprentious Palate that losing hemp beverages could leave a $5 million hole in the company’s budget.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
  • This contributed to Tavarez’s and Tejada’s decision to expand the company’s reach in recent years.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of company
Noun
  • The growing cultural presence of the Indian-American community is also being reflected in the Bay Area's civic institutions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Universities need institutions capable of sustaining serious debate after a visiting speaker leaves campus.
    — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of institution
Noun
  • Ukraine's Energy Ministry said Saturday's missile attacks damaged networks that carry electricity from nuclear power plants to Kyiv and central regions, as well as multiple other power facilities.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Factories can create digital twins of individual machines, production lines, or entire facilities to monitor equipment health, identify bottlenecks, and optimize production schedules.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of facility
Noun
  • And that will inevitably involve moderation and compromise, as well as working with AI firms.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In the string of cases, Elias Law Group represented various voting rights groups and nonprofit organizations, rather than the states themselves, though the firm’s intervention strategy has helped the legal opposition.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of firm
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  • Under the settlement, Primex, the district’s risk pool, will pay $225,000 to the institute and $50,000 to Lehmann Major List PLLC.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • This institute, also known as CIII, was cofounded by Gary Michelson, a billionaire philanthropist, retired surgeon, and Prop 38’s leading backer.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of institute
Noun
  • Everything else is made in house, save for the deli meat on the Italian La Famiglia and the ham on The Hammich.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The judge ordered Ouellette to turn over his passport and said Ouellette could only leave his house for doctor’s appointments, attorneys meetings or to work for his father’s business, multiple media outlets reported.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of house
Noun
  • Supporters had hoped the freezing of the conflict since 2022 had allowed anti-Houthi forces to regroup, rearm, and emerge as a different fighting force than that which struggled to combat the group during the civil war from 2014-22.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • His family said a group of men grabbed his sister near Elm Street, prompting a verbal altercation involving Boling.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Establishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/establishment. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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