shipping

noun

ship·​ping ˈshi-piŋ How to pronounce shipping (audio)
1
a
: passage on a ship
b
: ships
c
: 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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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day. Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025 While the deals are open to everyone, Prime members get the best prices, plus complimentary two-day shipping. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025 CarMax recently listed two 2022 R1T Adventure electric pickup trucks for $51,998, before shipping and fees. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 The rates are based on shipping zones, which are organized from one to nine, with one being the closest and nine being the furthest from the shipping origin. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipping was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Shipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipping

noun
ship·​ping
ˈship-iŋ
1
: the body of ships in one place or belonging to one port or country
2
: the act or business of one that ships goods
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