e-commerce

noun

e-com·​merce ˈē-ˌkä-(ˌ)mərs 

often attributive

: commerce conducted via the Internet

Examples of e-commerce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When aesthetics translate directly to viral content, physical retail benefits from the same distribution engine as e-commerce, and stores designed for the camera end up winning the foot traffic too. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Callimacus uses an orchestra of AI agents to understand each visitor’s intent and compose a personalized experience in real time, integrating traditional digital and e-commerce systems. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

The European Union, a key market for Shein, also imposed a €3 fee on low-value e-commerce imports this month to curb what the bloc calls unfair competition from China. — James Powel, USA Today, 27 July 2026

Similarly, the growth of e-commerce reduced the role of some retail middlemen while creating powerful new digital platforms. — Ifigenia Georgiou, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for e-commerce

• commerce