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 shipper provided the freight forwarder with information about the shipment, including contents, value, destination and recipient, according to the document. Christina Hall, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025 The shipper provided the freight forwarder with information about the shipment, including contents, value, destination and recipient, according to the document. Christina Hall, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025 In practice, this centres on taking over many of the interactions involved in logistics, from negotiations between shippers, carriers and intermediaries, to day-to-day operational tasks such as checking a driver is going to turn up in the right place at the right time. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 The trucking firm anticipates more shippers will embrace intermodal options if service improves and expects the deal to bolster supply chain competitiveness by maximizing the efficient use of both trucks and trains. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipper

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipper was in 1755

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“Shipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipper. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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