Synonyms for

Commerce

Verb / ˈkɑ:mɜ:s / Another word for commerce — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Commerce is the activity of buying and selling goods and services.

Synonyms & similar words

commercialism doc mercantilism commerce commercedepartment departmentofcommerce trade business transactions dealings exchange industry sales merchandising marketing retailing wholesaling buying selling bargaining negotiating purchasing acquiring transactions merchandise goods

Synonyms by register

Formal

trade business merchandising exchange

Informal

dealing hustle trading business

Literary

traffic intercourse

Antonyms

barter subsistence non-trade non-exchange self-sufficiency

Common collocations

  • international commerce
  • free commerce
  • online commerce
  • e-commerce
  • commerce clause
  • domestic commerce
  • commerce and industry
  • commerce commission

Word family

noun commerce
verb commercialize
adjective commercial
adverb commercially

Usage note

Commerce refers specifically to the buying and selling of goods and services, often on a large scale. It is distinct from simple exchange or barter, implying a more organized and often regulated system.

Example sentences

  1. My dad works in commerce and he sells computers.
  2. I love going to the store and seeing all the different types of commerce.
  3. Commerce can be done in person or online.
  4. I learned about commerce in my social studies class.
  5. My mom owns a small commerce shop in our town.

Quotes

  • "Commerce is the great civilizer." - Charles Francis Adams
  • "Commerce is the lifeblood of nations." - John Paul Jones
  • "Commerce is the best defense of nations." - Edmund Burke

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