dealership

noun

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

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Among those businesses is a car dealership that the family previously said was burned down by the very armed gangs, the Viv Ansanm coalition, U.S. officials are accusing Boulos of collaborating with. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 July 2025 Harley-Davidson shares rose more than 16% July 30 after the company announced a sale of more than $5 billion in loans from its financing division that lends money to consumers to buy Harleys and helps dealerships pay for inventory. Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025 The partnership allows drivers to learn about best-selling Hyundai nameplates in their area and conduct research outside of a dealership setting. Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 July 2025 The group had previously held protests at Tesla dealerships nationwide. David Matthews, New York Daily News, 29 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for dealership

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 7 Aug. 2025.

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