e-commerce

noun

e-com·​merce ˈē-ˌkä-(ˌ)mərs How to pronounce e-commerce (audio)
often attributive
: commerce conducted via the Internet

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Working for a trailblazer in e-commerce enabled him to gain insights into innovation, leadership, and adaptability. William Jones, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025 There are the TikTok creators who fear losing their audiences and have been frantically trying to persuade their fans to follow them on Instagram and YouTube, and the e-commerce brands and drop-shippers that are going to have to find other places to sell their stuff. Kevin Roose, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Whether in banking, trade negotiations, or e-commerce, my professional life is helping companies win in new ... Frank Lavin, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 The rise of e-commerce has been spurred on by its convenience and coronavirus lockdowns, as well as consumers spending less during periods of high inflation. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for e-commerce 

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of e-commerce was in 1993

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“E-commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-commerce. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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