# commercially

/kəˈmɝʃəɫi/ (US) · /kəmˈɜːʃəlˌi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/commercially
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

in a way that relates to buying, selling, or making a profit. You use this when talking about how successful a product is in the market.

For teachers: in a manner concerned with commerce, trade, or the pursuit of profit. Relates to the viability or availability of a product on the open market.

## Examples

- The new phone is now commercially available in most countries.
- Although the film was a critical success, it did not perform well commercially at the box office.
- The technology was initially developed for military use, but it was later adapted to be commercially viable for the average consumer market.

## Usage notes

- Typically modifies adjectives like 'available', 'viable', or 'successful', or verbs related to performance.

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