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

As a general rule of thumb, shippers pay carriers 2%-3% of the value of their goods in fees, according to McCown, former CEO of shipping logistics company Trailer Bridge. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Sinokor, which is headquartered in Seoul, started out as a container shipper, before expanding to become a smaller player in oil tankers. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

RailState uses proprietary trackside sensors to read ID information on containers, providing real-time railroad data and analytics for shippers, logistics teams, planners and investors. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

The unpredictability of the talks is another factor keeping energy companies, shippers and insurers cautious for now, Negron said. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 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