: the body of ships in one place or belonging to one port or country
2
: the act or business of one that ships
Examples of shipping in a Sentence
The fruit was ready for shipping.
They protected our shipping from submarines during wartime.
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Bean Point’s unusual position at the meeting place of two large water bodies, as well as its proximity to a deep shipping channel several miles offshore, are both thought to contribute to dangerous currents in the area.—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025 However, the park also includes historic Fort Jefferson, which protected important shipping lanes in the Gulf in the 1800s.—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025 Order it today and place it on your mantel tomorrow thanks to Amazon Prime’s fast and free shipping.—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025 With Amazon nixing its program that allowed members to share free shipping benefits, some customers may be wondering what steps to take next.—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipping
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