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 e-commerce giant lost hundreds of billions of dollars in market cap over the last two weeks. Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026 The ‘line in the sand’ Shein and e-commerce rivals such as Temu have made rapid inroads in Europe, but concern is growing over the environmental impact of fast fashion. Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 18 Feb. 2026 The backdrop is a slower parcel market, normalized e-commerce demand, uneven global trade, and more delivery choices for large customers. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026 Shein, along with other Chinese e-commerce companies, has made inroads in Europe in recent years, drawing scrutiny. J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 17 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 20 Feb. 2026.

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