Shipping

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act or process of transporting goods or cargo.

The shipping of materials is essential for the construction project.

The business of transporting goods, often over long distances.

They work in the shipping industry, managing logistics for various companies.

The monetary charge for transporting goods.

The online store offers free shipping on orders over $50.

verb

Present participle of ship, meaning to send something by a means of transport.

We are shipping the products to customers worldwide.

To send goods or items to a destination.

I will be shipping the package first thing in the morning.

From the word 'ship', which comes from Old English 'scip'.

free shipping

Delivery of goods without additional cost.

shipping costs

Charges incurred for transporting goods.

drop shipping

A retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock.

shipment

The act of sending goods.

freight

Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.

A term used to indicate support for a romantic relationship between characters.

I totally ship them, they would make a perfect couple!

To send something quickly.

I'll ship that out to you tomorrow!