shipping

noun

ship·​ping ˈshi-piŋ 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Other services, including some banks and shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, will also be closed. —Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024

Are shipping services, like UPS and FedEx, open on New Year's Eve? UPS pickup for Air and International Air services is only available on New Year's Eve if prearranged by Dec. 26, the company said on its website. —Gabe Hauari, The Arizona Republic, 30 Dec. 2024

The Houthis have attempted to enforce an embargo on Israel by launching missiles and drones at cargo vessels crossing the Red Sea – a major shipping lane for international trade. —Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024

This enabled Réaumur to openly advertise for people to send him insects, alive or dead, without worrying about shipping costs. —Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing shipping

• shipping and handling
• shipping clerk
• shipping crates

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