shipper

noun

ship·​per ˈshi-pər How to pronounce shipper (audio)
: one that sends goods by any form of conveyance

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That is 1,000 percent a shout-out to all the Syd-Carm shippers. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Go directly to the retailer, shipper or official website yourself. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Sinokor, which is headquartered in Seoul, started out as a container shipper, before expanding to become a smaller player in oil tankers. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026 When drought tightens the channel, water managers, dredge crews, and lock operators must communicate with towboat companies and shippers nearly every moment. — Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for shipper

Word History

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shipper was in 1565

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“Shipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shipper. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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shipper

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