shipping — the activity of sending goods from one place to another, especially by ship
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activity of sending goods from one place to another, especially by ship
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The cat ordered 50 cans of tuna online and demanded free shipping, claiming it was a 'bulk order for survival.'
- I love online shopping, but the shipping fees sometimes cost more than the actual product!
- My grandmother thinks 'overnight shipping' means the delivery guy sleeps in her garden until morning.
shipping
NOUN[/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/]
the activity of sending goods from one place to another, especially by ship
The company improved its shipping system to deliver products faster.
International shipping connected businesses around the world.
Packages kept shipping and flipping through centers before finally arriving.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'scip' (ship, vessel), the word 'shipping' was formed by adding the gerundive suffix '-ing'. Originally referring specifically to the transport of goods by sea, the term has evolved to encompass all forms of freight transport and delivery across modern commerce.
Breakdown
ship (Old English 'scip', meaning vessel or boat) + -ing (gerundive suffix indicating action or process), literally 'the act of transporting by ship'.
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📝Examples
“The cat ordered 50 cans of tuna online and demanded free shipping, claiming it was a 'bulk order for survival.'”
“I love online shopping, but the shipping fees sometimes cost more than the actual product!”
“My grandmother thinks 'overnight shipping' means the delivery guy sleeps in her garden until morning.”
“The shipping industry plays a crucial role in global trade and commerce.”
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