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

Here in America, the search for a new car with a sticker price under $20,000 offers you a choice of precisely one vehicle out of the hundreds to be found at your local dealership. —Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026

As Sportico explained, class counsel Steve Berman and Jeffrey Kessler assert multimedia rights companies including Learfield, Playfly Sports and JMI Sports—and third-party brand sponsors including banks, apparel companies, airlines and car dealerships—aren’t associated entities. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026

The most critical portion of the retailing segment is Berkshire Hathaway Automotive (BHA), which owns over 80 auto dealerships. —Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026

Police caught Bierly on April 22 after troopers set up outside of a dealership in Hempfield Township to watch Bierly try to buy a Chevrolet Tahoe with a fake check. —Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 9 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dealership

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