Shipper definition

shĭpər
shippers
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One that consigns or receives goods for transportation.
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(fandom slang) One involved in shipping (fan fiction based on romantic relationships between characters).
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A person or agent who ships goods by any carrier; also, the carrier to whom they are consigned for transporting.
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(archaic) A seaman; mariner; skipper.
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The person or organization that ships (sends) something.

The shipper should have paid for insurance on the package, because it was damaged when it arrived.

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Noun

Singular:
shipper
Plural:
shippers

Origin of shipper

  • From Middle English shippere, from Old English scipere (“a sailor"), equivalent to ship +"Ž -er. Compare Dutch schipper (> English skipper), German Schiffer.

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  • relationship +"Ž -er

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Shipper Sentence Examples

  • True to his word, Quinn had packed everything he needed, called a shipper, and sent his equipment off, overnight express.

  • The drop shipper holds all the stock - You never hold any stock.

  • Books for Africa states that it is the largest shipper of books from donations to Africa.

  • It is a good idea to verify that the drop shipper will be able to provide you with photographs of their product line that you can use on your website and in your sales literature.

  • Not only can you sell your junk, you can also become a drop shipper, selling a variety of items on a regular basis.

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