shipper

noun

ship·​per ˈshi-pər How to pronounce shipper (audio)
: one that sends goods by any form of conveyance

Examples of shipper in a Sentence

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The brokers who sit in the middle of that system, connecting shippers who need capacity with carriers who have it, operate in one of the most competitive and unforgiving corners of commerce. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 11 May 2026 FedEx requires shippers with a federal firearms license to work with a FedEx account executive to obtain approval, according to the company's website. CBS News, 8 May 2026 Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. Eleni Giokos, CNN Money, 7 May 2026 But even with insurance, most shippers have deemed the crossing too unsafe. Mae Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipper

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipper was in 1565

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“Shipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipper. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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shipper

noun
ship·​per ˈship-ər How to pronounce shipper (audio)
: one who ships goods
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