dealership — A business that buys and sells a particular company's products, especially cars
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A business that buys and sells a particular company's products, especially cars
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːlərʃɪp/
Example Sentences
- The BMW dealership offered him free coffee while he waited for his test drive.
- She spent three hours at the dealership and still couldn't decide between red or blue.
- The dealership's salesman promised the car would make him look 20 years younger.
dealership
NOUN[/ˈdiːlərʃɪp/]
A business that buys and sells a particular company's products, especially cars
The family visits a car dealership to pick out their first SUV.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dealership emerged in the 19th century as a commercial term combining 'dealer' with the suffix '-ship'. The word 'dealer' derives from the verb 'deal', meaning to trade or conduct business, while '-ship' is a suffix denoting a state, condition, or position of authority.
Breakdown
deal (to trade) + -er (one who) + -ship (state or condition) = one who deals in a particular business or state of dealing.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The BMW dealership offered him free coffee while he waited for his test drive.”
“She spent three hours at the dealership and still couldn't decide between red or blue.”
“The dealership's salesman promised the car would make him look 20 years younger.”
“Our family has been buying cars from the same dealership for over 30 years.”
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