commerce
n. uncountable C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈkɑmɝs// UK //kˈɒmɜːs// com·merce
n. the activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale between countries or companies.
n. the large-scale exchange of goods, services, or property between different countries or entities.
The city has been a center of international commerce for centuries.
New trade agreements were signed to encourage commerce between the two neighboring nations after years of restricted borders.
The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally altered the nature of global commerce, allowing small businesses to reach international markets that were previously accessible only to multinational corporations.
Usage
Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'commerce department'.