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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In court records and the couples’ sentencing hearing, prosecutors named Chinese brokers as well as a Malaysian shipper and wood trader as among the Quintanas’ smuggling ring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 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
The shipper said in a statement that it had backup plans in place for the safety of employees and to minimize any impact on service.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
Meanwhile suspensions announced by Geneva-based shipping giant MSC and French shipper CMA-CGM involving Mali operations were reversed following agreements with the government.
From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025
In shipping your horses have them loaded by the best shipper in your home town.
From Canada West by Canada. Dept. of the interior
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