dealership

noun

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

Examples of dealership in a Sentence

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The Pre-Development Agreement includes a conceptual master plan for the redevelopment of the Lincolnwood Town Center, consisting of a large retail store with a footprint of about 150,000 – 175,000 square feet, an automobile dealership, and additional commercial and retail uses, the release said. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 The driver fled before the vehicle was fully engulfed and was later found hiding behind a vehicle at a Porsche dealership. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026 Last year, on the day the president announced his tariff program, Jack Fink spoke with Don Herring, the owner of two Mitsubishi dealerships in North Texas. Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Hey, being at that Maserati dealership worked out great. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dealership

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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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 30 Apr. 2026.

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