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

Amazon is arguably the most diversified tech company, owning AWS, Prime Video, MGM Studios, Whole Foods, Amazon One Medical, and the legacy e-commerce business.

From Barron's

But the company’s growing e-commerce ad business remains a potential catalyst for growth.

From Barron's

For 34-year-old Hua Lei, the holiday offers a chance to take a step back from her busy life in the Chinese capital, where she works in the e-commerce sector.

From Barron's

With the layoff savings, Pinterest will likely be hiring pricey AI engineers to facilitate its transformation from online mood boards to an AI-powered shopping assistant, leveraging it for both advertising and e-commerce dollars.

From Barron's

The company is targeting industries including healthcare, automotive, aerospace, data centers and the premium end of e-commerce, it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• browsing
• spending