Cool MateMeaning of Shipping
ships in general or considered as a group
In simple words: The process of sending goods from one place to another.
Shipping in a sentence
- The canal is open to shipping.
- international **shipping lanes** *(= routes for ships)*
- Merchant shipping has become increasingly specialized.
- No shipping entered the port that day.
- a shipping company
- We offer free shipping on orders over $50.
- She arranged for the shipping of her furniture to England.
- She married a shipping magnate in 1997.
- Their shipping line operates mainly from the Baltic ports.
- Shipping of the main characters is popular among fans of the show.
How to use Shipping
Used in business and logistics contexts. Avoid when talking about personal letters or informal messages.
Grammar pattern
shipping + object
Memory hint
Think of 'ship' sailing on water, carrying goods.
Related words
Collocations with Shipping
- shipping costs
- shipping address
- shipping service
- shipping company
- shipping time
Synonyms for Shipping
- delivery
- transportation
- freight
- conveyance
- carriage
Opposites of Shipping
- receiving
- importing
Common mistakes with Shipping
- Confusing 'shipping' with 'shipment' — the former is the process, the latter refers to the goods being sent.
- Using 'ship' as a noun instead of 'shipping' when discussing the process.
Compare Shipping with Delivery, Transportation, Freight, Carriage
Shipping appears in
Shipping in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
الشحن
عملية إرسال البضائع من مكان لآخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জাহাজ চলাচল, পণ্য পরিবহন
এক জায়গা থেকে অন্য জায়গায় জিনিসপত্র পাঠানোর প্রক্রিয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Versand, Schifffahrt
Der Prozess des Versendens von Waren von einem Ort zum anderen.
- SpanishEspañol
Transporte marítimo, Envío
El proceso de enviar mercancías de un lugar a otro.
- Persianفارسی
حمل و نقل دریایی، حمل و نقل
فرآیند ارسال کالا از مکانی به مکان دیگر.
- FrenchFrançais
Expédition, Transport maritime
L'envoi de marchandises d'un endroit à un autre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
शिपिंग, माल-वहन
सामान को एक जगह से दूसरी जगह भेजने की प्रक्रिया।
- ItalianItaliano
Spedizione, Navigazione
Il processo di invio di merci da un luogo all'altro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Transporte marítimo, Envio
O processo de enviar mercadorias de um lugar para outro.
- RussianРусский
Судоходство, доставка
Процесс отправки товаров из одного места в другое.
- Urduاردو
جہاز رانی, ترسیل
سامان کو ایک جگہ سے دوسری جگہ بھیجنے کا عمل۔
- Chinese中文
Shipping
把东西从一个地方运到另一个地方的过程。
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Frequently asked questions about Shipping
What does Shipping mean?
The process of sending goods from one place to another.
What is the definition of Shipping?
ships in general or considered as a group
How do you use Shipping in a sentence?
The canal is open to shipping.
Can you give another example of Shipping?
international **shipping lanes** *(= routes for ships)*
What are synonyms for Shipping?
Common alternatives include delivery, transportation, freight, conveyance, carriage.
What is the opposite of Shipping?
Opposite meanings include receiving, importing.
What words go with Shipping?
It commonly pairs with shipping costs, shipping address, shipping service, shipping company, shipping time.
What are common mistakes when using Shipping?
Confusing 'shipping' with 'shipment' — the former is the process, the latter refers to the goods being sent. Using 'ship' as a noun instead of 'shipping' when discussing the process.
How do you pronounce Shipping?
US: /["/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shipping?
Used in business and logistics contexts. Avoid when talking about personal letters or informal messages.
What CEFR level is Shipping?
"Shipping" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.