: 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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United’s form includes a notice about shipping costs being the passenger’s responsibility, though in some cases, a no-cost pickup at the airport can be arranged.—Stacey Lastoe, AFAR Media, 12 May 2025 The beanbag chair’s weight may also impact shipping costs.—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025 Back in China, preliminary data have shown a sharp decline in shipping and other trade activity.—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 Notably, pre-tariff-announcement shipping levels were lower than historical levels for the U.S.’ top five trading partners, not just China.—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipping
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