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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Another Sri Lankan shipper said he has received desperate calls for food and provisions from agents of the tankers, but Sri Lankan authorities weren’t approving supply visits to Iranian ships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the agency, threatening penalties for any shipper that transacts with it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 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
Star Bulk, another dry bulk shipper, has agreed to buy 16 Genco vessels for $470.5 million if the acquisition is successful, Diana said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The charge for expressage may be either paid by shipper or collected from the consignee.
From The Express Companies of the United States A Study of a Public Utility by Bert Benedict
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