shipper
1 Americannoun
noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of shipper1
before 1100; 1745–55 for current sense; late Old English scipere sailor (not recorded in ME); see ship 1, -er 1
Origin of shipper2
First recorded in 1995–2000; shortening of earlier relationshipper (in the same sense)
Example Sentences
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Malcom McLean, a New Jersey commercial shipper who championed the new idea of prepacking cargo into big metal boxes, hungered for a Pentagon contract.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Danish shipper Maersk said the accord was a "positive development", in an email to AFP, but added: "It is too early to assess how it will impact logistics and maritime operations in the Middle East."
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
“If refunds are issued to FedEx, we will issue refunds to the shippers and consumers who originally bore those charges,” said the shipper in a statement soon after the Supreme Court ruling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Air Products produces hydrogen and ammonia at scale, while Yara is the world’s largest trader and shipper of ammonia.
From Barron's • Dec. 8, 2025
The express company in the United States collects from the shipper the matter to be sent by express and delivers it to the consignee.
From The Express Companies of the United States A Study of a Public Utility by Benedict, Bert
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