dotcom

/ˈdɒtkəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A company or business that operates primarily on the internet, especially one that conducts e-commerce.

“The dotcom bubble of the late 1990s led to a significant decline in the value of many internet-based companies.”

2. adjective

Related to or characteristic of the internet or e-commerce.

“The dotcom industry has seen significant growth in recent years.”

3. noun

The top-level domain for websites on the internet.

“The company’s website has a .com domain for easy recognition.”

Synonyms

  • e-commerce business
  • internet company
  • online business

Antonyms

  • brick-and-mortar business
  • offline business