Synonyms

industrial estate

American

noun

British.

industrial park.

industrial estate British

noun

US equivalent: industrial park. another name for trading estate

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Etymology

Origin of industrial estate

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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On an industrial estate on the outskirts of Birkenhead on Merseyside, an English company is helping to shape the future of shopping.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

In a warehouse on an industrial estate a group of volunteers are sorting through items donated to a Dorset baby bank.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Yopougon has a large black economy and the local industrial estate "only offers very seasonal and fairly insecure job opportunities", Kouame explained.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

"For girls there was work at the industrial estate, for firms like Playtex or Black's Tents."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

The arrest follows activity at an industrial estate in the town, where NCA officers said they saw migrants near two men and a number of HGVs.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

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