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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Moody’s highlighted the concerns American shippers have going into May, when the impacts of the tariffs are expected to kick in further. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025 Angels Moving then used an online platform called Central Dispatch, a site that allows shippers and carriers to enter into agreements, to solicit a carrier, the complaint said. Jennifer Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Despite President Donald Trump saying numerous times tariffs are in effect and being collected, U.S. shippers told CNBC they have not been charged higher tariff rates on their containers, some of which came in as late as Thursday. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2025 Packages not picked up within 7 days will be returned to the nearest FedEx facility or shipper. Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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