noun
- the business of transporting goods by ship, truck, or other means
- the cost of sending goods to a customer
- ships collectively, especially those in a particular area or belonging to a particular country
Usage: nautical
verb
- present participle of ship: sending goods to a destination
Examples
- The company offers free shipping on orders over fifty dollars.
- Shipping costs have increased due to rising fuel prices.
- The package is shipping today and should arrive by Friday.
- International shipping takes longer than domestic delivery.
- The harbor was crowded with shipping from around the world.
- We’re shipping the new products to stores nationwide.
- The shipping industry plays a vital role in global trade.