shipping
noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
[uncountable]- The canal is open to shipping.
- international shipping lanes (= routes for ships)
Extra ExamplesTopics Transport by waterc1- Merchant shipping has become increasingly specialized.
- No shipping entered the port that day.
- a shipping company
- We offer free shipping on orders over $50.
- She arranged for the shipping of her furniture to England.
Wordfinder- capacity
- industry
- just-in-time
- labour
- lead time
- output
- raw material
- shipping
- supply chain
- warehouse
Extra ExamplesTopics Transport by waterc1, Shoppingc1, Businessc1- She married a shipping magnate in 1997.
- Their shipping line operates mainly from the Baltic ports.
- (informal) the act of thinking two people should be in a romantic relationship
- Shipping of the main characters is popular among fans of the show.