shipment

noun

ship·​ment ˈship-mənt How to pronounce shipment (audio)
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.
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While shipment volumes on US-China e-commerce routes have decreased by 65 percent, over half of small enterprises report greater expenditures as a result of tariffs. Vitalii Savryha, Sourcing Journal, 21 Oct. 2025 Travelers who book their shipments and flights in advance risk having to rebook their flights with additional costs to accommodate the unpredictable shipping schedule, said Chazee. Kaela Ling, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025 But Israel continues to severely restrict crossings open for aid shipments and who can send aid through them. Jane Arraf, NPR, 21 Oct. 2025 Bootleg coal shipments arrived. Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipment

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipment was in 1799

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“Shipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipment. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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shipment

noun
ship·​ment ˈship-mənt How to pronounce shipment (audio)
1
: the act of shipping
2
: the goods shipped

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