dealership

noun

deal·​er·​ship ˈdē-lər-ˌship 

: an authorized sales agency

an automobile dealership

Examples of dealership in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The gallery wanted a stronger editorial voice, a broader public profile, and a brand that felt less like an old-school dealership and more like a cultural institution. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Rio de Janeiro’s Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed into the parking lot of a car dealership and ignited a fire, per the Associated Press. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

There isn’t a single trend dominating dealership changes this year. — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The rebates are given at dealerships and deducted from the car’s purchase price on the day of sale. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dealership

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip
• internship