shipping
word
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
SHI-ping
/ʃˈɪpɪŋ/
SHI-ping
Definition
Shipping is the process of sending goods from one place to another. It can also mean transport by sea, especially in business or trade contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Common in online shopping: 'free shipping', 'shipping costs', 'shipping address'. In business, it may refer more specifically to logistics or sea transport. Do not confuse it with 'shipment', which is a particular load or delivery.
Spanish: envío - transporte marítimoPortuguese (BR): envio - transporte marítimoPortuguese (PT): envio - transporte marítimoChinese (Simplified): 运输 - 航运Chinese (Traditional): 運輸 - 航運Hindi: शिपिंग - माल-ढुलाईArabic: الشحن - النقل البحريBengali: শিপিং - পণ্য প্রেরণ - পরিবহনRussian: доставка - перевозка - судоходствоJapanese: 発送 - 輸送 - 船積みVietnamese: vận chuyển - giao hàngKorean: 배송 - 운송 - 해상 운송Turkish: kargo - sevkiyat - nakliyatUrdu: شپنگ - ترسیل - مال برداریIndonesian: pengiriman - pengapalan
Example Sentences
The store offers free shipping on all orders.
basic
Shipping by sea is slower than by air.
basic
We need your shipping address.
basic
The shipping costs were higher than the item itself.
natural
I'm still waiting for the shipping confirmation email.
natural
Because of bad weather, shipping has been delayed this week.
natural