English Reference
Noun

dealership

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdiɫɝˌʃɪp/ UK /dˈiːləʃˌɪp/ deal·er·ship UK spelling dealerships

n.a business that sells a specific brand of goods, especially cars. You go there to buy new or used vehicles from an official seller.

n.an authorized outlet or agent for the sale of a manufacturer's products, particularly motor vehicles. Typically implies a physical location with inventory and service facilities.


SIMPLE

We test-drove the sedan at the local dealership.

CONTEXTUAL

The dealership offered a discount on the new electric model if we traded in our old car.

COMPLEX

The regional dealership network expanded rapidly, allowing the manufacturer to reach rural markets that had previously relied on independent importers.

Manufacturers and dealerships had largely managed to absorb the increased costs, helping to keep the prices of new vehicles relatively stable.

Al Jazeera· 28 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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