Commerce Definition & Meaning

commerce
noun
  1. transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
  2. the United States federal department that promotes and administers domestic and foreign trade (including management of the census and the patent office); created in 1913
  3. social exchange, especially of opinions, attitudes, etc.

"Commerce" in song lyrics

See how commerce is used in real songs:

  • "affton chamber of commerce"
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  • "york pa chamber of commerce"
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  • "breckenridge chamber of commerce"
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Usage tips for "commerce"

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