Synonyms of establishments

establishments

noun

plural of establishment

1

as in places

a building, room, or suite of rooms occupied by a service business

one of the best dining establishments in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• places
• facilities
• joints
• parlors
• salons
• houses
• stations
• spots
• installations
• clubs
• dens
• dives
• holes

2

as in companies

a commercial or industrial activity or organization

new business establishments sprang up all over in the postwar boom

Synonyms & Similar Words

• companies
• firms
• houses
• enterprises
• businesses
• interests
• corporations
• associations
• concerns
• agencies
• outfits
• outlets
• dealers
• conglomerates
• chains
• multinationals
• cartels
• trusts
• syndicates
• microenterprises
• combines

3

as in institutions

a public organization with a particular purpose or function

the proposed change in pollution standards was opposed by environmental establishments across the board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• institutions
• institutes
• groups
• foundations
• charities
• corporations
• enterprises
• collectives
• bodies
• philanthropies
• think tanks

4

as in facilities

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose

the city boasts a host of outstanding medical establishments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facilities
• institutions
• installations
• complexes
• buildings
• institutes
• companies
• edifices
• concerns
• businesses
• outfits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of establishments

When Russians discovered karaoke, thousands of venues sprang up, from cheap sushi joints to lavish establishments where an orchestra and backup singers accompanied anyone willing to step onto the stage and, for a few minutes, feel like a star. — Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026

This week’s literary geography quiz is a tour of the cafes, clubs and other establishments around New York City that attracted poets and authors. — J. D. Biersdorfer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

The museum also includes two theaters, a library, dining establishments, and a shop. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026

Peter Marshall and Jerald Bussen are behind both establishments. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Will the guide offer recommendations for eateries throughout the metro area, including smaller establishments or mom-and-pop shops in suburbs like Arvada, Aurora and Golden? — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026

In addition to the need for funding for more staffing, Kang explained that some smaller city establishments are having trouble waiving fees with no way to recoup that money elsewhere. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026

Still, the growth in the number of establishments selling caramel apple and apple pie dwarfed pumpkin spice’s advance. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Tarrant County inspects and scores all food-service establishments in the county except for those in Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless and North Richland Hills. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2026