dotcom
Translation
dotcom, internet company
Examples
Many dotcoms failed in the early 2000s.
Many dotcoms failed in the early 2000s.
He is the founder of a successful dotcom.
He is the founder of a successful dotcom.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dotcom a company that does most of its business on the internet He works for a dotcom in Silicon Valley.
Similar Words
Synonyms: internet company, tech company
Etymology
From the '.com' top-level domain in website addresses, which stands for 'commercial'.
Memory Tips
Think of a company that does its business primarily on the internet, with a '.com' address.