e-commerce

noun

e-com·​merce ˈē-ˌkä-(ˌ)mərs How to pronounce e-commerce (audio)
often attributive
: commerce conducted via the Internet

Examples of e-commerce in a Sentence

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For instance, Amazon’s initial foray into cloud computing with AWS in 2006 was a bold departure from its e-commerce roots. Jessica Mendoza, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Other notable examples include servers that connect AI models to home automation systems, real-time weather data, e-commerce platforms, and music streaming services. ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2025 FedEx is also upgrading its capabilities within China to support e-commerce delivery. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 1 Apr. 2025 Brands and retailers can integrate the 3D images directly into e-commerce for AR and VR applications. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for e-commerce

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of e-commerce was in 1993

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“E-commerce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-commerce. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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