dealership

noun

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

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Difficulties in fundraising and wavering institutional support led them to establish an independent space, located in a former auto dealership. Brianna J. Heath, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026 Philip moved west and founded Mossy Nissan right here in San Diego in 1969, which quickly grew into one of the top dealerships in the nation. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 This established Behbehani Motor Company as the first Porsche dealership in the Middle East and one of the oldest worldwide. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 May 2026 Case details Harris, an apprentice bricklayer, was convicted in the 1985 shooting death of a finance manager at a Beaumont car dealership. Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 20 May 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 27 May. 2026.

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