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 claim sought not just damages but a legal precedent that would force global e-commerce platforms operating in Europe to play by the same standards as domestic retailers. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025 Forever 21 was unable to keep up with Chinese e-commerce giants such as Shein and Temu, especially as online shopping boomed during the pandemic. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 Dec. 2025 With over half of Visa’s overall volume already through e-commerce and data showing demand for AI to assist with shopping, the ground is fertile for agentic commerce, Ramachandran said. Dylan Butts, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025 Mainstream retailers and e-commerce wellness brands are elevating visibility and accessibility. Sara Braun, Charlotte Observer, 29 Dec. 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 5 Jan. 2026.

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