Word
dealership
Phoneticsdeal·er·ship, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdiɫɝˌʃɪp/
UK/dˈiːləʃˌɪp/
Countable noun Business
Definition
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.
Examples
“We test-drove the sedan at the local dealership.”
“The dealership offered a discount on the new electric model if we traded in our old car.”
“The regional dealership network expanded rapidly, allowing the manufacturer to reach rural markets that had previously relied on independent importers.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Manufacturers and dealerships had largely managed to absorb the increased costs, helping to keep the prices of new vehicles relatively stable.” “They own car dealerships, law firms, dental practices, and restaurant chains.” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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