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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The future increasingly looks to be visual - particularly for younger shippers. David Prosser, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 These include shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third-party logistic (3PL) delivery providers and businesses involved in auto parts, furniture, appliance and retail and e-commerce delivery. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 21 May 2025 Companies shore up supply The rollercoaster has sent shippers and consumers alike into confusion. Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 This is an unmistakable push to hand business over to private shippers. Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 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 1 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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