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/
Korean meaning: 배송, 운송 (특히 선박을 이용한)
Korean pronunciation: 시-핑 (강세: 시)
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
고대 영어 'scip'(배)에서 유래된 'ship'에 '-ing'이 붙어 형성된 단어로, 원래는 배를 이용한 운송을 의미했지만 현재는 모든 형태의 배송을 포괄하는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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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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