Definitions:

1. Commercial transactions conducted electronically on the internet. noun
   • The shift towards e-commerce has prompted traditional retailers to develop their own online shopping portals to stay competitive in the digital marketplace.
2. The buying and selling of goods and services over the internet. NOUN
   • The rise of e-commerce has enabled small businesses to reach customers far beyond their local market, expanding their sales globally.

Synonyms:

• digital commerce
• electronic business
• internet commerce
• internet selling
• online commerce
• online shopping
• virtual marketplace
• web-based retailing