B2nounmoneytravel
US/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
UK/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
the business or cost of sending goods, especially by sea or by post
In context
The online shop offers free shipping on orders over 300,000 dong.
Shipping costs have gone up because of high fuel prices.
The canal is one of the busiest shipping routes in the world.
Words that go with shipping
adjective + noun
- free shippingMany customers only buy from shops with free shipping.
- international shippingInternational shipping usually takes about two weeks.
noun + noun
- shipping costsShipping costs to the islands are much higher.
- shipping companyHe works for a shipping company in Hai Phong.
- shipping containerThe café is built from an old shipping container.
- shipping routesStorms in the area can close major shipping routes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm waiting for the shipper to bring my lunch.Correct: I'm waiting for the delivery driver to bring my lunch.