: an authorized sales agency
an automobile dealership

Examples of dealership in a Sentence

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On the city council, Vo touted some of Cerritos’ success, including the creation of the city’s annual Moon Festival, the extension of a Kia automotive dealership extension until 2045 and the redesign of the city’s website. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Aliner introduced the all-aluminum, zero-wood Alite at the Hershey RV Show earlier this month and plans to roll it out to its nationwide dealership network in the coming months. — New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026 And the location is fitting, since the dealership sits on Dale Jarrett Boulevard. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026 Be sure to use a reputable car dealership, and check the car’s history on websites like AutoCheck or CARFAX Vehicle History Reports. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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