shipper

noun

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

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That resilience depends on a network where capacity, connectivity and competition work together to give shippers reliable choices. Wes Moore, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2026 According to him, intermodal is entering a phase of expansion potential, as shippers respond to persistent trucking constraints. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 June 2026 For shippers, the online marketplace opens the door to a strategic carrier base while also offering operational options. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 Wright acknowledged that some commercial shippers still have safety concerns. Victoria Eastwood, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 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 25 Jun. 2026.

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shipper

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