Department of Commerce

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that promotes and administers domestic and foreign commerce. DOC

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Department of Commerce Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch whose responsibilities include management of the census and the United States Patent Office. Through a variety of bureaus and agencies, such as the Industry and Trade Administration and the Office of Minority Business Enterprise, the Department of Commerce works to promote American business interests at home and abroad.

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Example Sentences

Department of Commerce, compared with about 8% in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The world's biggest economy expanded at a 1.4 percent annual rate in the October to December period last year, the Department of Commerce said.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

“The entire Trump administration, including Secretary Lutnick and the Department of Commerce, remains focused on delivering for the American people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"Offering H200 to approved commercial customers, vetted by the Department of Commerce, strikes a thoughtful balance that is great for America," Nvidia said in its statement.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Captain Zoradus Wass made scripture of the rules laid down by the Department of Commerce and Labor.

From Blow The Man Down A Romance Of The Coast - 1916 by Day, Holman