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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DreamCloud also offers customer-forward policies, including a 365-night sleep trial, free shipping and returns and a Forever Warranty™ warranty. Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026 The Viejas have gathered the artifacts and remains that have been discovered on the site and have been storing them in a shipping container. Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Then, in 1949, the launch of a commercial lobster fishery introduced a new, regular income stream, and regular shipping schedules further sped up the pace of life. NPR, 4 Apr. 2026 But after the shipping costs and payment for the bottler’s costs, there was no profit on the product, the story noted. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026 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

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“Shipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipping. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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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