dealership

noun

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

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Meanwhile, among the protests against him and some violence occurring at Tesla dealerships, Musk has forged new business deals domestically and abroad. Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Crowds have gathered at Tesla dealerships in both Europe and the U.S., with protesters objecting to Musk's work with President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, which has slashed the U.S. federal workforce and been the subject of multiple lawsuits. CBS News, 27 May 2025 Tesla has faced brand damage over the past few months because of CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement with U.S. President Donald Trump, with protests erupting at Tesla dealerships across Europe in March. Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 27 May 2025 Starting next year, the rule would have mandated that 35% of all new vehicles supplied to California dealerships be zero-emission vehicles or plug-in hybrids. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dealership

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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 6 Jun. 2025.

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