eBay

American  

[ee-bey] / ˈiˌbeɪ /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

1. the brand name for an internet retail website, launched in 1995, that specializes in consumer-to-consumer sales.

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Etymology

Origin of eBay

First recorded in 1990–95; short for Echo Bay Technology Group, a company founded by the founder of eBay, Pierre Omidyar (born 1967), French-born American entrepreneur of Iranian ancestry

Example Sentences

Websites like Poshmark and Ebay have also worked with influencers and celebrities, Craig said.

From Los Angeles Times

San Francisco may need to find replacement limbs on eBay.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lincolnshire Police said Price had actually bought it on eBay.

From BBC

Because there are no Trader Joe’s stores abroad, the bags are listed on resale platforms like Depop, eBay and Korea’s Karrot market for up to $10,000—with some eBay listings reaching $50,000.

From The Wall Street Journal

And while going the eBay or social-media route can result in good prices, you need to ask yourself if you’re willing to deal directly with buyers.

From MarketWatch