# dealership

/ˈdiɫɝˌʃɪp/ (US) · /dˈiːləʃˌɪp/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dealership
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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