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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Fashion, consumer goods, technology and electronics that were typically shipped between April and June ahead of the summer retail cycle, were largely front-loaded this year, as shippers accelerated deliveries to avoid the impact of incoming tariffs. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 July 2025 So far, Season 3 has been a rocky road for Jelly shippers. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025 In that deal, which was supported by big shippers, Canadian Pacific acquired Kansas City Southern for $31 billion to create the CPKC railroad. Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 29 July 2025 The North American rail industry has been grappling with volatile freight volumes, rising labor and fuel costs and growing pressure from shippers over service reliability, factors that could further complicate the merger. Reuters, NBC news, 29 July 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 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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