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Definition of shipping

shipping

/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
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shipping Lexical Profile

shipping Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The commercial transport and delivery of goods, whether by sea, land, or air, or the fee charged for this service.

Example

"The online retailer offers free shipping on all domestic orders over fifty dollars."

2

Ships and other large waterborne vessels considered collectively, especially those of a particular port, region, or nation.

Example

"Heavy fog in the channel delayed commercial shipping for several hours."

3

In fan culture, the desire or active support by fans for two fictional characters or real-life individuals to be in a romantic relationship.

Example

"Shipping has become a central part of online fandom communities, inspiring thousands of works of fan fiction."

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• Rhymes for shipping

• Nearby Words

shipowner
shippable
shipper
shipping
shipshape
shipwreck
shipyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shipping. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shipping
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