shipment

noun

ship·​ment ˈship-mənt 

1

: the act or process of shipping

2

: the goods shipped

Examples of shipment in a Sentence

We sent out another shipment of books.

My order was delivered in two shipments.

This box is ready for shipment.

Recent Examples on the Web

The immediate test is converting orders into shipments, revenue, and cash flow. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

From there, associates allegedly arranged onward shipments into China. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

In the meantime, the owner receives a text and email confirming that the package has arrived and evaluation is underway, with updates picking up where shipment tracking leaves off. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

The co-defendant in the federal criminal case, Vikramjeet Singh, 31, of Fontana in San Bernardino County, also was found guilty of one count conspiracy to commit theft from interstate or foreign shipments. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for shipment

• equipment
• transhipment
• transshipment

Kids Definition

shipment

noun

ship·​ment ˈship-mənt 

1

: the act of shipping

2

: the goods shipped