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 dealership service tech could not get the same alert to come on for him. Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 28 June 2026 The 28-year-old had studied economics in college, with some adjacent experience from working summers at his father’s car dealership, but knew nothing of selling houses. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 2026 An old car dealership lot has been given a breath of new life in Long Beach, now featuring a dedicated food truck park with rotating options that offer a community gathering place with delicious options and entertainment. Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 27 June 2026 The Chicago market has more than 40 dealerships on the platform, including several Rohrman locations, and is still building its inventory before Amazon begins promoting it more aggressively. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 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 3 Jul. 2026.

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