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

Fast-food spending in particular has taken a hit as establishments known for offering value have been forced to compete with rising food and labor costs. — Rob Wile, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2026

During snowmobiling season, there’s even specialized parking and trails that lead right to some of these establishments. — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Consider dining at one of the great establishments at Norcross Place in the center of town. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026

Inspectors found rodents, roaches and mold at multiple Tarrant County food establishments during the latest round of health inspections, according to the inspection report. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026

The shop opened earlier this summer and is located at 1108 E 30th St F, housed in the Wonder Shops and Flats building alongside other establishments like The Combine and AiZen Root Remedy. — Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Several downtown establishments keep limited weekly schedules, so check operating hours before setting out. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Others have gone to work for amazing establishments such as Lazy Bear in SF and Eleven Madison Park in NY. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 17 July 2026