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 brand’s global launch is paired with a recent push into cross-border e-commerce. Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026 So far, the e-commerce giant has learned the hard way that getting people to theaters isn’t as easy as selling them paper products. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026 The faster delivery option arrives as the e-commerce giant competes for customers with retailers such as Target and Walmart, which also offer one-hour delivery. Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 The e-commerce company had zero Oscar nominations this year. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for e-commerce

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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 21 Mar. 2026.

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