English · Work & Business
shipping
/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/
[/ˈʃɪp.ɪŋ/]
sending of goods
Beginnernoun
Definition
The activity of sending goods from one place to another, or the cost of doing so.
Example
The online store offers free shipping on any order over fifty dollars.
The online store offers free shipping on any order over fifty dollars.
Etymology
From 'ship' (Old English 'scip') plus '-ing'; the meaning broadened beyond sea transport.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in commerce for any kind of delivery, not just by sea.