eBay is an American e-commerce company founded in 1995 by Pierre Omidyar. It operates a global online marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, offering both consumer-to-consumer and business-to-consumer transactions. The platform supports auctions and fixed-price sales for a wide variety of products, including electronics, collectibles, fashion, and automotive parts. eBay has grown into one of the world's largest online marketplaces, serving millions of users across numerous countries.