shipping

noun

ship·​ping ˈshi-piŋ How to pronounce shipping (audio)
Synonyms of shippingnext
1
a
: passage on a ship
b
: ships
c
: 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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Keep in mind that shipping speed depends on your delivery address, so be sure to check the timing on the product page. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025 Because Amazon, Walmart and some other retailers offer expedited shipping. Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025 FedEx lifted the bottom end of its guidance for fiscal year 2026 after a stronger-than-expected second quarter driven by higher domestic volumes and improving shipping rates. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025 Be prepared to pay a hefty shipping fee to get your Grimace sweater in time for Christmas. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipping

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipping was in the 14th century

Cite this Entry

“Shipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipping. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipping

noun
ship·​ping
ˈship-iŋ
1
: the body of ships in one place or belonging to one port or country
2
: the act or business of one that ships goods
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