e-tail

noun

ˈē-ˌtāl How to pronounce e-tail (audio)
Synonyms of e-tailnext
: retail business conducted online via the World Wide Web
e-tailer
ˈē-ˌtā-lər How to pronounce e-tail (audio)
noun
e-tailing
ˈē-ˌtā-liŋ How to pronounce e-tail (audio)
noun

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Some of the pullback is also due to intense competition from Chinese e-tail rivals Shein and Temu. —Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

blend of e- and retail entry 2

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of e-tail was in 1995

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“E-tail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/e-tail. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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