Meaning & Definition of word "Ship"

Ship

/ʃɪp/

1. A large watercraft that travels the oceans and other major waterways.
- Example: The Titanic was a famous ship that sank during its maiden voyage.
2. A vessel which is used for transporting goods or passengers by sea.
- Example: The cargo ship delivered goods from overseas.
3. A group of people working together as a crew on a vessel.
- Example: The ship set sail with a crew of twenty men.

1. To send something via a shipping service.
- Example: Please ship the package by express delivery.
2. To transport goods or products by ship.
- Example: We need to ship these items to our customers overseas.
3. To support a romantic pairing between characters, often in fandom contexts.
- Example: I ship those two characters because they have great chemistry.

●Old English 'scip', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'schip' and German 'Schiff'.

ship out:

to embark a ship or send goods.

shipping lane:

a route regularly used by ships.

ship shape:

in good order or condition.

to ship something:

to send something, typically via a mail or delivery service.

boatyard:

a place where boats are built or repaired.

deck:

the floor of a ship or boat.

captain:

the person in command of a ship.

Meaning: To support a romantic relationship between two characters or people.

● Example Sentence: I totally ship those two!

Meaning: The act of rooting for a particular couple in fandoms or literature.

● Example Sentence: I'm shipping them hard after that last episode.