Dealership: meaning, definitions and examples

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dealership

 

[ หˆdiหlษ™สƒษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business context

A dealership is a business that sells specific products, most commonly automobiles. These establishments not only sell vehicles but often provide related services such as financing, maintenance, and repair. Dealerships can be independent or affiliated with manufacturers, and they may offer both new and used vehicles. They play a significant role in the distribution of cars, allowing customers to conveniently purchase vehicles and often providing trade-in options.

Synonyms

auto dealer, franchise, retail outlet, showroom.

Examples of usage

  • I bought my car from a local dealership.
  • The dealership offered a great financing plan.
  • Her brother works at a motorcycle dealership.
  • They have a large selection of vehicles at the dealership.

Translations

Translations of the word "dealership" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น concessionรกria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ€เคฒเคฐเคถเคฟเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vertragshรคndler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dealer

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะปะตั€ััŒะบะฐ ะบะพะผะฟะฐะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ salon samochodowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ฃใƒผใƒฉใƒผใ‚ทใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท concessionnaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concesionaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bayi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”œ๋Ÿฌ์‰ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆูƒุงู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prodejce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predajca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป้”€ๅ•†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prodajalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรถluaรฐili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะปะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concesionaria

Etymology

The term 'dealership' originates from the word 'deal' which comes from the Old English 'dฤ“lan', meaning 'to divide or share'. The suffix '-ship' adds a sense of the state of being or condition, thus forming a term that denotes the state of dealing or conducting business. The concept of dealerships became more prominent with the rise of the automobile industry in the early 20th century, when manufacturers needed a network of outlets to distribute their cars to consumers. Over time, dealerships evolved to offer a range of services beyond mere sales, adapting to the needs of both consumers and manufacturers while also becoming part of a larger economy focused on mobility and transportation.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,226, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.