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

With the rise of e-commerce, it’s no secret that retail developers have had to get creative to keep attracting customers.

From Los Angeles Times

As with Walmart, Target is also trying to dive further into e-commerce, digital advertising and artificial intelligence.

From MarketWatch

Analysts expect management to discuss store remodel plans, in-store staffing levels, merchandising goals, e-commerce growth opportunities, and investments in technology.

From Barron's

She also covers the e-commerce industry and related trade policies.

From The Wall Street Journal

And as artificial intelligence and e-commerce play a bigger role in the way people shop, the analysts worried about whether Costco, as a retailer, was sufficiently online.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• browsing
• spending