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

There isn’t a single trend dominating dealership changes this year. — Sean Tucker, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The rebates are given at dealerships and deducted from the car’s purchase price on the day of sale. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Good indoor options include home improvement stores, Subaru dealerships, malls (avoid escalators), pet stores and some banks or real estate offices (call ahead). — Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

An overnight police chase in Miramar ended with a black SUV overturning into a Tesla dealership parking lot, injuring one and hospitalizing another, authorities say. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dealership

• authorship
• battleship
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• chairmanship
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• consulship
• craftsmanship
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• fellowship
• fingertip
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