Dotcom (noun)

Companies that do business primarily on the Internet, especially those that sell goods and services online.

Origin:

1990s: from dot (denoting the use of the domain name system) and com (denoting a commercial organization).

Examples:

1. The dotcom was one of the first companies to sell books online.
2. The dotcom was able to reach a global market.
3. The dotcom's success was built on a strong online presence.
4. The dotcom's stock price skyrocketed during the tech boom.
5. The dotcom's failure was due to a lack of profitability.