noun

dealership

dealership, agency

I bought my car at the local dealership.

I bought my car at the local dealership.

a ((brand)) dealership a business authorized to sell a specific brand I went to the Ford dealership.

Synonyms: agency, franchise, showroom

From 'dealer' + the suffix '-ship', which indicates a state, condition, or business. The business or premises of a dealer.

Think of it as the 'ship' (as in a place of business, like 'township') for a 'dealer'. This is where a dealer operates.

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