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Cyber Monday
[ sahy-ber muhn-dey, -dee ]
noun
- the Monday after Thanksgiving, one of the busiest online shopping days:
I did a lot of online shopping on Cyber Monday, but I was disappointed there weren’t more free-shipping deals.
Word History and Origins
Origin of Cyber Monday1
Example Sentences
The strategy goes full tilt during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping bonanza.
In November, boosted by Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, more than 5 million new U.S. customers bought something on TikTok, the company said.
Most customers consolidated their spending to Cyber Monday and Black Friday, when most retailers roll out their biggest deals.
Such services accounted for 25% of online orders during the three weeks following Cyber Monday, Salesforce said.
There’s pressure to buy gifts, travel, attend gatherings and “celebrate” days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
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More About Cyber Monday
What is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday is an annual event during the holiday shopping season that’s devoted to online shopping. Online retailers are known for offering deals and discounts on the day.
Cyber Monday is part of a series of unofficial holidays focused on shopping opportunities at what’s considered the beginning of the holiday season. This period begins with Black Friday, the oldest and most established of such days. Cyber Monday is a more recent addition, along with Small Business Saturday (the day for buying from small businesses).
When is Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday after Thanksgiving (which is the fourth Thursday in November).
In 2023, Cyber Monday is November 27. In 2024, it will fall on December 2.
More information and context on Cyber Monday
The name Cyber Monday was first used in 2005 by the National Retail Federation to encourage people to shop online. The word cyber is used in reference to the internet.
Cyber Monday is often considered to be the online shopping equivalent of Black Friday, which dates back to at least the 1950s.
What are some terms that often get used in discussing Cyber Monday?
How is Cyber Monday discussed in real life?
Cyber Monday is known for deep discounts and deals promoted by online retailers.
Black Friday and cyber Monday will be here before you know it. If you are planning a sale drop it below along with when it starts. Shop from small businesses this holiday season 🎄🎁
— 🌹La Princesa🛫♡ (@DeyanniraLa) November 10, 2021
I’m ready to Black Friday and cyber Monday shop 😭
— A$W✨ (@__anijah) November 14, 2021
With all of the focus on all of the early Black Friday deals you should not forget about Cyber Monday. We have you covered with the best Cyber Monday deals. https://t.co/cSlvtbwMf5
— CNET (@CNET) November 17, 2021
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True or False?
Cyber Monday takes place on the Monday following Thanksgiving.
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