shipment

noun

ship·​ment ˈship-mənt How to pronounce shipment (audio)
1
: the act or process of shipping
2
: the goods shipped

Examples of shipment in a Sentence

We sent out another shipment of books. My order was delivered in two shipments. This box is ready for shipment.
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Crude markets have largely shrugged off a year of conflict in the Middle East, including Israel’s recent retaliatory strike against Iran, as traders grow increasingly confident that oil shipments from the region will remain unaffected. Grant Smith, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024 However, some analysts think the new iPhone faces a tricky path ahead, with Barclays analyst Tim Long anticipating risks to shipment expectations for the March and June quarters. Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024 Third-quarter shipments fell by 20% compared to a year earlier because of Stellantis’ attempts to slash U.S. inventory and production gaps in several models. William Gavin, Quartz, 31 Oct. 2024 This is not a list of protections in place for a visit by the president of the United States nor the contents of a shipment to frontline troops fighting in Ukraine. David Gilbert, WIRED, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shipment 

Word History

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shipment was in 1799

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“Shipment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipment. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

shipment

noun
ship·​ment ˈship-mənt How to pronounce shipment (audio)
1
: the act of shipping
2
: the goods shipped

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