Meaning & Definition of word "Shipping"
Shipping
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act or process of transporting goods or cargo.
- Example: The shipping of materials is essential for the construction project.
- 2. The business of transporting goods, often over long distances.
- Example: They work in the shipping industry, managing logistics for various companies.
- 3. The monetary charge for transporting goods.
- Example: The online store offers free shipping on orders over $50.
verb:
- 1. Present participle of ship, meaning to send something by a means of transport.
- Example: We are shipping the products to customers worldwide.
- 2. To send goods or items to a destination.
- Example: I will be shipping the package first thing in the morning.
Etymology
●From the word 'ship', which comes from Old English 'scip'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
shipment:
The act of sending goods.
freight:
Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
Slang Meanings of shipping
Meaning: A term used to indicate support for a romantic relationship between characters.
● Example Sentence: I totally ship them, they would make a perfect couple!
Meaning: To send something quickly.
● Example Sentence: I'll ship that out to you tomorrow!