dealership

noun

deal·​er·​ship ˈdē-lər-ˌship How to pronounce dealership (audio)
: an authorized sales agency
an automobile dealership

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The house is owned by his father-in-law, Robert Brockway, who owned a group of Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Miami metropolitan area. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Using the Lojack app, the deputy determined Burke took the truck from the fifth floor of the dealership’s parking garage, according to the report. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 It’ll be priced at US$7,815 for that sole variant Stateside, with dealership arrivals expected mid-2027. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 Monday morning is not exactly prime time for dealership traffic, but a handful of prospective customers were in the showroom, which is a promising sign. — Eric Bangeman, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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