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Ebay Moderate

Ebay has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Verb
1

To put on auction at eBay.

"The collector decided to list his vintage watch on eBay so he could sell it through an auction."

In plain English: To ebay something means to sell it online through an auction site where people bid on how much they want to pay for it.

"I need to sell my old camera on eBay first before I can buy a new one."

Proper Noun
1

A popular Internet auction website.

"She decided to sell her old camera on eBay because it is a popular Internet auction website where buyers bid against each other."

Example Sentences
"I need to sell my old camera on eBay first before I can buy a new one." verb
"I decided to ebay my old textbooks for extra cash during finals week." verb
"She plans to ebay her vintage camera collection once she finishes college." verb
"After decluttering his garage, he will ebay the unused tools next month." verb
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Origin

Ebay is short for Echo Bay Technology Group, the consulting firm that helped develop the company's early systems. While it might seem like a blend of "e-" and "bay," the name actually comes directly from this specific business entity rather than being constructed to mean an electronic marketplace.

Rhyming Words
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