e-commerce

American  

[ee-kom-ers] / ˈiˌkɒm ərs /

Or ecommerce

noun

1. business that is transacted by transferring data electronically, especially over the internet.

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e-commerce British  

/ ˈiːˌkɒmɜːs /

noun

1. business transactions conducted on the internet

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Etymology

Origin of e-commerce

First recorded in 1990–95; e- ² + commerce

Example Sentences

UBS also thinks the company has a “best-in-class” e-commerce platform, one that offers people a better experience and “often a better price,” he said.

From MarketWatch

It started as a way for small businesses to have an e-commerce storefront but has also attracted larger retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its e-commerce dominance is often compared with Amazon.com in other markets.

From Barron's

The e-commerce platform is often described as South Korea's equivalent of Amazon.com.

From BBC

China’s e-commerce players have invested heavily in the industry and have resorted to aggressive promotions to capture more market share.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• browsing
• spending