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e-commerce vs ecommerce

Both 'e-commerce' and 'ecommerce' are correct spellings of the term referring to commercial transactions conducted electronically over the internet. The choice between using a hyphen or not is a matter of style and preference.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

e-commerce

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

This term refers to commercial transactions conducted electronically over the internet. It is written with a hyphen between the 'e' and 'commerce'.

Examples:

  • The growth of e-commerce has transformed the way we shop online.
  • She works in the e-commerce department of the company.

Alternatives:

  • online shopping
  • internet commerce
  • digital retail
  • electronic business
  • web-based transactions

ecommerce

This is a correct and commonly used term in English.

This term refers to commercial transactions conducted electronically over the internet. It is written without a hyphen, combining the 'e' and 'commerce'.

Examples:

  • The growth of ecommerce has transformed the way we shop online.
  • She works in the ecommerce department of the company.

Alternatives:

  • online shopping
  • internet commerce
  • digital retail
  • electronic business
  • web-based transactions

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