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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Delivery Systems With e-commerce sales soaring, consumers are increasingly relying on swift and reliable shipping options. Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 The company has was among the first to use e-commerce, use 3D holographic displays, immersive virtual store experiences and embrace the metaverse. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024 Net-a-Porter Deals Up to 50% Off The e-commerce giant is offering up to 50% off your favorite designer items—think classic denim from Agolde and fuzzy outerwear favorites from Nour Hammour and essentials from Toteme. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024 Speaking on Tuesday during a visit to a county in eastern China, Zhong was widely quoted as taking direct aim at Pinduoduo, criticizing the popular e-commerce site owned by PDD Holdings for hurting businesses. Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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