shipping

noun

ship·​ping ˈshi-piŋ How to pronounce shipping (audio)
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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As shoppers align purchases with their values, marketplaces are adopting carbon-neutral shipping, eco-friendly packaging and transparent sourcing. Dani Nadel, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 Shared logistics solutions, such as joint warehousing or freight, can help offset rising shipping expenses. Lyric Christian, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 Sweetwater has this one listed for $999.99 with a February shipping estimate. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025 Another example is the many U.S. companies with ties to government that participate in the First Movers Coalition, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from industries that have proven difficult to decarbonize, such as steel, transportation and shipping. Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 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

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“Shipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipping. Accessed 30 Jan. 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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