commerce

/ˈkɔːmɛrs/ or /kɔːˈmɛrs/

Definitions

1. noun

intercourse or exchange of goods, services, or ideas, especially on a large scale; trade.

“The city’s thriving commerce led to its growth as a major economic hub.”

2. noun

a commercial or trading activity.

“The company’s main commerce is in the import and export of textiles.”

3. noun

the exchange of information or ideas, especially about a particular subject.

“The conference was about the commerce of sustainable energy.”

4. verb

to engage in or carry on trade or commercial activity.

“The company will commerce in the Middle Eastern market next quarter.”

5. verb

to engage in or participate in commercial or trading activity.

“The new online platform will commerce in the near future.”

Synonyms

  • business
  • commerce
  • industry
  • trade

Antonyms

  • barter
  • bribery