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

Recent Examples on the Web Shares of genetics-testing company 23andMe Holding Co. and e-commerce firm Grove Collaborative Holdings have also slumped more than 90% since merging with Virgin Group’s own SPACs as recently as 2022. Ben Stupples, Fortune Europe, 9 Apr. 2024 These e-commerce sites are operated under different terms and privacy policies than ABC. Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024 Most of the revenues in China are generated by working with brands and e-commerce, and especially live shopping, which is the biggest difference in how creators monetize in China compared to the West. Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Search and e-commerce generated 37% and 26% of sales, respectively. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024 Things like that than some of the other big shopping e-commerce giants. Lauren Goode Michael Calore, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2024 Iger also reiterated that the standalone ESPN streamer will also feature a host of engagement points, including fantasy sports, betting and e-commerce. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2024 Firestein credits e-commerce with enabling shoppers to buy a second-hand Hermès bag from any part of the world. Jasmine Li, Fortune, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Apr. 2024.

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