: the body of ships in one place or belonging to one port or country
2
: the act or business of one that ships
Examples of shipping in a Sentence
The fruit was ready for shipping.
They protected our shipping from submarines during wartime.
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The Panama Canal opened in 1914, giving U.S. shipping a big flex in seagoing nimbleness at a moment when Europe was going to war.—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2025 Less shipping translates into less bunker fuel demand, which is another factor tempering growth.—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Besides the $20 welcome discount, the Tony Bianco Insider program offers various perks through four tiers that include birthday discounts, welcome rewards, anniversary rewards, free express shipping, and 10% off some full-price footwear styles.—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 22 May 2025 Plus, Amazon Prime members receive free two-day shipping.—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipping
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