shipping

noun
UK: /ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
US: /ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/

  1. The activity of transporting goods by sea, air, or land.

    1. Shipping costs are very high these days. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company specializes in the international shipping of dangerous goods. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of sending goods to a customer.

    1. Your order is ready for shipping now. [ ] [ ]
    2. We offer free shipping on orders over $50 to enhance customer satisfaction. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

transportation delivery freight conveyance
shipping verb

  1. To send goods by sea, air, or land.

    1. We are shipping the order today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is shipping products worldwide to meet growing demand. [ ] [ ]

  2. To send goods to a customer.

    1. They will ship your order soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The online retailer ships products directly to consumers across the country. [ ] [ ]
shipping adjective

  1. Relating to the transportation of goods.

    1. Shipping routes are very busy. [ ] [ ]
    2. The shipping industry is facing new challenges because of climate change. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shipping" in English means: The activity of transporting goods by sea, air, or land., The process of sending goods to a customer..

The phonetic transcription of "shipping" is /ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shipping": transportation, delivery, freight, conveyance.

Example usage of "shipping": "Shipping costs are very high these days.". More examples on the page.