Synonyms

shipshape

American

[ship-sheyp] / ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp /

adjective

in good order; well-arranged; trim or tidy.

adverb

in a shipshape manner.

shipshape British

/ ˈʃɪpˌʃeɪp /

adjective

neat; orderly

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adverb

in a neat and orderly manner

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Etymology

Origin of shipshape

First recorded in 1635–45; ship ¹ + shape

Example Sentences

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Shipshape: The Port of Long Beach is hosting its annual “Pulse of the Ports” event Wednesday at the Long Beach Convention Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2017

Getting Shipshape Gaining weight is one of the perils on the high seas, with the average cruiser said to put on several pounds on a weeklong cruise.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2010

Shipshape tents secure from wind, set up with stakes.

From Campward Ho! A Manual for Girl Scout Camps by Unknown

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