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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Large shippers exacerbated problems by monopolizing resources and squeezing out smaller shipments. Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 On a podcast earlier this month, Petersen said the logistics firm doubled the revenue of its e-commerce fulfillment segment in the first 60 days of the year as shippers sought assistance after the import restriction. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025 Some shippers responded to the attacks late last year by suspending service in the region. Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 16 Mar. 2025 But as shippers began to avoid the regions of the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, the rebel strikes still continued. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 15 Mar. 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 13 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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