shipper

noun

ship·​per ˈshi-pər 

: one that sends goods by any form of conveyance

Examples of shipper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The United States has put up its own military effort to secure Gulf waterways focused on escorting vessels through Omani waters and actively defending commercial shippers from daily Iranian attacks. — Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2026

If the shipper doesn’t designate an origin port, other AI agents can step in to suggest the best option. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Olsoff said her gallery will probably stick to its original plan to pack up Monday, though that could change, depending on what its shipper can arrange. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Diesel prices, which affect American truckers, farmers, and shippers, are expected to remain elevated going into next year. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shipper

• chipper
• clipper
• dipper
• flipper
• gripper
• kipper
• nipper
• ripper
• skipper
• slipper
• stripper
• tipper

Kids Definition

shipper

noun

ship·​per ˈship-ər 

: one who ships goods