e-commerce

noun

e-com·​merce ˈē-ˌkä-(ˌ)mərs 

often attributive

: commerce conducted via the Internet

Examples of e-commerce in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1993, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for e-commerce

• commerce