dealership

noun

deal·​er·​ship ˈdē-lər-ˌship How to pronounce dealership (audio)
: an authorized sales agency
an automobile dealership

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The crime drama, based on Carl Weber’s bestselling book series of the same name, follows the wealthy and powerful Duncan family, who run the upscale Duncan Motors car dealership in New York as a front for their secret criminal empire. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Chevrolet Silverado truck at a dealership in Upland, California, US, on Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025. Michael Wayland, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 The Ultimate Hauler 18 arrived a little earlier this year but just recently started appearing in dealership listings and advertisements. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Dirt blanketed the dealership’s sign and outdoor vehicles, according to the station. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dealership

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dealership was in 1916

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“Dealership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dealership. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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