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shipping

noun

Simple meaning

The business of moving goods from one place to another

Pronunciation

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shiping

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈʃɪpɪŋ

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Definition

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noun

  1. The commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

  2. Conveyance provided by the ships belonging to one country or industry

  3. The body of ships belonging to one nation, port or industry; ships collectively.

  4. The cost of sending an item or package using postal or carrier services.

  5. The transportation of goods.

  6. Navigation.

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This meaning: The commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

Used this way, shipping is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use shipping

  • “The online store offers free shipping on all orders.”noun

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Synonyms

Sense: commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

merchant vesselscargo ships

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