shipments
word · lemma: shipment
Definition
Packages, goods, or products that are sent or delivered, usually by truck, ship, plane, or train. Can refer to one or many deliveries.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in business, shipping, or logistics contexts. Usually plural when talking about several deliveries. Common collocations: 'track shipments', 'delayed shipments', 'international shipments'. Not the same as 'delivery' (arrival focus); 'shipment' focuses on the sending process.
Example Sentences
Three shipments arrived this morning.
basic
The store is waiting for new shipments of shoes.
basic
We track all our shipments online.
basic
Some shipments got delayed because of bad weather.
natural
We expect most shipments to clear customs by Friday.
natural
International shipments can take several weeks to arrive.
natural