m-commerce

American  

[em-kom-ers] / ˈɛmˌkɒm ərs /

noun

1. business that is conducted on the internet through the use of cell phones or other wireless, handheld electronic devices.

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m-commerce British  

/ ˈɛmˌkɒmɜːs /

noun

1. business transactions conducted on the internet using a mobile phone

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Etymology

Origin of m-commerce

First recorded in 1995–2000; m(obile) + commerce

Example Sentences

"Today, we are in a very strong leadership position with over 60 percent market share of the m-commerce market, 50 million customers and clear leadership in smartphones and fashion," Binny said in the company statement.

From Reuters • Jan. 11, 2016

Let x = the year and let y = the number of m-commerce users, in millions.

From Textbooks • Sep. 19, 2013

The bigger story, the one that impresses John Squire, chief strategy officer at IBM Smarter Commerce, is the growth of m-commerce this holiday season.

From Forbes • Dec. 26, 2011

Words that are perhaps less obvious to most users include "parkour," a sport that combines running, climbing and leaping over environmental obstacles, and "m-commerce," business transactions carried out using mobile devices.

From Time • Apr. 5, 2011

If you go back 12 months ago it was only internet companies like eBay and Amazon that were involved in m-commerce.

From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2010