dealership
Translation
franchise, agency, distributorship
Examples
We bought our new car from the local dealership.
We bought our new car from the local dealership.
Grammar Patterns
a ((car/Ford/etc.)) dealership a business that sells a particular product She works at a Ford dealership.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agency, franchise, outlet
Etymology
From 'dealer' + the suffix '-ship', which denotes a condition, status, or a group.
Memory Tips
A 'dealer-ship' is the business or place of a 'dealer'. Most commonly used for cars.