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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The affected bags also include those distributed to certain retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington and have been available to purchase since Nov. 3. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2025 But that taught him a big lesson that would feed into the success of his next venture: focus on e-commerce instead. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025 Woot sets itself apart in the dynamic world of e-commerce with its distinctive approach to limited-time offers and significant savings. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025 The rise of cheap goods and e-commerce has been a mixed blessing for these villages. Oscar Holland, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for e-commerce 

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Feb. 2025.

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