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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Last May the firm acquired Shopify partner agency Built in Amsterdam to bolster its e-commerce capabilities and further its presence in Europe. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026 Industries are integrating the technology in manufacturing, e-commerce and robotics. John Liu, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026 By integrating Aptos One POS and Eileen Fisher’s e-commerce platform(s) with the same payment provider and customer relationship management (CRM) system, the process is simplified; the shopper’s journey—including any future returns—is streamlined. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026 It’s taken over 20 years for e-commerce to get to 16% of global retail sales. Simon James, Fortune, 10 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.

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