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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The Houthis' attacks on commercial vessels have intensified, highlighting the region's fragile security and the risk to global shipping lanes. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 That makes the mythical Northwest Passage – a shorter shipping route between North America, Europe and Asia sought by explorers for 300 years -- now a reality. Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Mike Lindell’s MyPillow was ordered Wednesday to pay shipping service DHL nearly $778,000 in unpaid bills and interest. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025 Egypt lost $7 billion in crucial revenue from the Suez Canal in 2024 as the conflict in Gaza has squeezed shipping in the Red Sea, according to government officials. Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 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 18 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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