B2nounformalbusinessmoney
US/ˈkɑː.mərs/
UK/ˈkɒm.ɜːs/
the buying and selling of goods and services, especially on a large scale
In context
The port city grew rich through commerce with merchants from across Asia.
She studied commerce at university before starting her own import company.
Online commerce has changed how people shop for clothes and books.
Words that go with commerce
noun + noun
- e-commerceE-commerce now makes up a quarter of the shop's sales.
- commerce and industryThe minister met leaders from commerce and industry.
adjective + noun
- international commerceInternational commerce depends on safe shipping routes.
- online commerceOnline commerce grew quickly during the pandemic.
noun + preposition
- chamber of commerceThe local chamber of commerce organizes a market every spring.
verb + noun
- promote commerceThe new port was built to promote commerce in the region.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He works in a commerce.Correct: He works in commerce.