e-commerce

noun

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

Examples of e-commerce in a Sentence

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Thomas McGee, co-owner of e-commerce culinary spice company Pinch Spice Market based in Louisville, said UPS’s high quality of service is part of what has led his 14-year-old business to rely so heavily on the shipper. Olivia Evans, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 In February, the brand shuttered most of its remaining stores to focus on e-commerce, partnerships with stores and international distributorship. ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 Artsy and Artnet are being brought under the same ownership, consolidating two of the art world’s largest online platforms across data, media, auctions, and e-commerce. Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The e-commerce giant sees a huge opportunity to deliver satellite connectivity to smartphones in cellular dead zones worldwide. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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