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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FedEx — The shipper dropped 3.3% after earnings guidance for the current quarter came in weaker than expected. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 June 2025 Establish contingency agreements with rail carriers, major shippers and 3PLs to empty yards at short notice to be able to quickly free space fast when volumes spike. Nicolas Westgate, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 The regime need not follow through on that threat, mine the strait, or seize tankers to destabilize global energy markets and force commercial shippers to seek alternate routes. Dana Stroul, Foreign Affairs, 23 June 2025 In the weeks to follow, U.S. shippers and farmers met with members of Congress to explain the value of their lifesaving programs. Amy Schoenfeld Walker, New York Times, 22 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 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

shipper

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