shipper

noun

ship·​per ˈshi-pər How to pronounce shipper (audio)
: one that sends goods by any form of conveyance

Examples of shipper in a Sentence

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Multiple freight forwarders have indicated that additional space isn’t expected to open until June, as shippers also sought to get ahead of peak season surcharges and general rate increases (GRIs) set to be implemented that month. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025 Shipping firms are already noticing the uptick. Danish shipper Maersk, which had seen a 30% to 40% drop in China-US ocean volume in late April, is now adding capacity to its trans-Pacific services after an increase in bookings following the agreement, a spokesperson told CNN. Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 Maersk, the world’s largest shipper, recently reported that shipping volumes between the U.S. and China are off -30% to -40%. Robert Barone, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 What is a wine direct shipper license? Wineries, suppliers, and importers can apply for this license through the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABC). Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for shipper

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipper was in 1755

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“Shipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipper. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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shipper

noun
ship·​per ˈship-ər How to pronounce shipper (audio)
: one who ships goods
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