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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This is expected to push shippers into bringing in more goods into the U.S. ahead of the deadline, resulting in the three-year-high TEU total. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025 These races often draw top-level talent, but value can be found in second-tier shippers, improving 3-year-olds, or forgotten turf specialists. Jared Welch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 An Iran retaliation that includes closing off the waterway would be technically difficult to pull off, but traders are afraid Iran could severely disrupt transit through it, sending insurance rates soaring and making shippers nervous to move without U.S. Navy escorts. Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025 FedEx — The shipper dropped 3.3% after earnings guidance for the current quarter came in weaker than expected. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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