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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In strategic theft, criminals use deceptive tactics to trick shippers, brokers or carriers into handing cargo or legitimate payments, sometimes both, over to them instead of the legitimate companies. Courtney Reagan,scott Zamost, CNBC, 9 May 2025 Along with the delays the capacity problems would cause, as well as potential port congestion in hubs like Singapore or Colombo, shippers would likely have to deal with rising freight rates out of the south Asian neighbors. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025 More: Passengers panic after Houthi missile lands near Israel's main airport The Trump administration began a bombing campaign on March 15 in response to Houthi attacks on commercial shippers in the Red Sea. Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 May 2025 This can bring your team peace of mind when collaborating with shippers, brokers and carriers on the platform. Bek Abdullayev, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 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 20 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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