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

His professional career has spanned roles in insurance and finance, including as the founder, president and CEO of Dealer Development Group Services, which worked in finance with automotive dealerships. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

And customers who put off buying cars for the pandemic years due to inventory shortages at dealerships and inflation came back to sticker shock. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Housed in a former Studebaker dealership that also served as a department store, the 15 rooms (some pet-friendly) can book up weeks in advance, but the lobby and rooftop bars are open to the public. — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 25 July 2026

To fix the problem, dealerships will install new covers over the wiring free of charge. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dealership

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