com

word

/ˈkɑm/
kahm
/ˈkɒm/
kom

Definition

Com is the ending used in many website addresses, especially for commercial or general-purpose sites, as in "example.com." It is also used more broadly when talking about internet businesses or the online world.

Usage & Nuances

Usually written as part of a domain name: "amazon.com." In speech, people often say "dot com." It is a technical label, not a normal standalone noun in most situations, except in phrases like "dot-com company" or "the dot-com boom."

Example Sentences

Our website ends with .com.

basic

Type .com after the company name.

basic

I bought a new .com domain yesterday.

basic

If the .com is taken, we can try another domain ending.

natural

Back then, every startup wanted a short .com name.

natural

People still trust a .com more than some newer extensions.

natural