an interchange of goods or commodities, especially on a large scale between different countries (foreign commerce ) or between different parts of the same country (domestic commerce ); trade; business.
social relations, especially the exchange of views, attitudes, etc.
sexual intercourse.
intellectual or spiritual interchange; communion.
(initial capital letter)Also called Commerce Department.Informal. the Department of Commerce.
Origin of commerce
1530–40; <Middle French <Latin commercium, equivalent to commerc(ārī) to trade together (com-com- + mercārī to buy, deal, derivative of merc-, stem of merx goods) + -ium-ium
Over the last five months, publishers have seen a four-fold growth in commerce revenue, according to affiliate network Skimlinks.
Beyond the boom and bust cycle: How The Sun grew and stabilized its e-commerce revenue haul|Lucinda Southern|August 27, 2020|Digiday
Brands that can continue to run ads and other marketing campaigns should do so — that was the consensus during our digital commerce session of Live with Search Engine Land.
Replay: Live with Search Engine Land season wrap-up—COVID and marketing disruption|George Nguyen|August 24, 2020|Search Engine Land
But, it’s clear that Q4 will be another huge quarter for online commerce.
E-commerce explodes: 45% growth in Q2|Greg Sterling|August 19, 2020|Search Engine Land
Local links can come from local businesses, local newspapers, local chambers of commerce, and local event sites.
Guide: How to structure a local SEO strategy for your business|Christian Carere|August 6, 2020|Search Engine Watch
With more people browsing through various social media channels, it’s more important than ever for brands to be where their audience is, especially as online commerce continues to rise.
Lessons from lockdown: Four content types that users really engage with|Edward Coram James|July 20, 2020|Search Engine Watch
This is the Mexico that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and most major U.S. corporations, are eager to call amigo.
Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“If Charleston harbor needs improvement, let the commerce of Charleston bear the burden,” he said.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Spar has a new book titled The Baby Business: How Money, Science and Politics Drive the Commerce of Conception.
Want Blue Eyes With That Baby?: The Strange New World of Human Reproduction|Eleanor Clift|November 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
E.g., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce spent $136.3 million lobbying in 2012 and $74.7 million in 2013.
Up to a Point: In Defense of Lobbyists|P. J. O’Rourke|October 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Following the collapse of the Roman Empire, all of Europe faltered as trade and commerce dried up.
How the Vikings Saved Europe and Got a Terrible Reputation|William O’Connor|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Commerce, however, fixed Kinshassa as its base of operation, and its expansion has been astonishing for that part of the world.
An African Adventure|Isaac F. Marcosson
Our commerce has unquestionably been subject to great embarrassment, vexation, and plunder, from the belligerents of Europe.
Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.)|Various
This is intensified when agriculture and commerce take the place of earlier modes of life.
Ethics|John Dewey and James Hayden Tufts
Following the ideas of Rousseau, there could be but little room for learning, commerce, or navigation.
Harmonies of Political Economy|Frdric Bastiat
To go forth and be great in commerce by deserting his creed would have been nothing to him.
Nina Balatka|Anthony Trollope
British Dictionary definitions for commerce
commerce
/ (ˈkɒmɜːs) /
noun
the activity embracing all forms of the purchase and sale of goods and services
social relations and exchange, esp of opinions, attitudes, etc
Word Origin for commerce
C16: from Latin commercium trade, from commercārī, from mercārī to trade, from merx merchandise