Shipping: meaning, definitions and examples

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shipping

 

[ ˈʃɪpɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

online shopping

The action of transporting goods from one place to another, especially by sea or road.

Synonyms

delivery, shipment, transport.

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Word Description / Examples
shipping

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delivery

Refers to the final stage of transporting goods to their designated end user or destination, often within a local or shorter range. Common in the context of food orders, parcels, and last-mile logistics.

  • The delivery of your package is scheduled for tomorrow
  • We provide fast food delivery to your home
transport

A broader term that can refer to the movement of goods or people from one place to another by different means such as road, air, or sea. Often used in the context of infrastructure, logistics, and general movement.

  • The company provides transport services for both goods and passengers
  • Efficient transport networks are essential for the economy
shipment

Describes a larger batch of goods being transported, typically over long distances. Often used in business and logistics to describe multiple items or bulk quantities.

  • The shipment arrived at the warehouse this morning
  • We are expecting a large shipment of electronics next week

Examples of usage

  • The shipping cost is included in the total price of the items.
  • We offer free shipping on orders over $50.
Context #2 | Noun

fandom

Supporting or promoting a particular romantic pairing of characters in a work of fiction.

Synonyms

pairing, relationship, romance.

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shipping

This term is commonly used in fandoms or online communities to refer to the desire or support for two characters or people to have a romantic relationship.

  • Many fans are shipping the main characters of the show.
  • Are you shipping these two characters from the book?
pairing

This term is often used when discussing the combination of two people or things, which might not necessarily be romantic. It can refer to collaboration or a match in a variety of contexts.

  • The pairing of cheese and wine was exquisite.
  • In the series, the pairing of the hero and the sidekick works really well.
relationship

This word is used to refer to the connection between two people or entities. It can describe personal, professional, or casual interactions.

  • They have a strong relationship built on trust.
  • Since they started working together, their professional relationship has improved.
romance

This term is used to specifically refer to a love affair or the feelings associated with love. It has a strong emotional and often idealistic connotation.

  • Their romance was like something out of a fairy tale.
  • The book is about a blooming romance between two college students.

Examples of usage

  • I love the shipping between these two characters in the TV show.
  • There is a lot of fan fiction dedicated to this shipping.
Context #3 | Verb

online community

To support or hope for a romantic relationship between two characters in a work of fiction.

Synonyms

hope for, root for, support.

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shipping

In fandom culture, it refers to endorsing or finding pleasure in the idea of a romantic relationship between two fictional characters.

  • Many fans are shipping the main characters of the series.
  • There's a whole community dedicated to shipping in this fandom.
support

This word is versatile and can be used in various contexts where you provide help, encouragement, or approval to someone or something.

  • She provided emotional support during his difficult times.
  • The whole family came to support him at his graduation.
hope for

This phrase works well when expressing a wish or desire for a certain outcome or situation.

  • I hope for good weather this weekend.
  • She hopes for a positive response from the university.
root for

This is commonly used to show support or encouragement, often for a sports team or individual in a competition.

  • We are all rooting for our team to win the championship.
  • No matter what, I will always root for you.

Examples of usage

  • I ship those two characters so much!
  • Fans are shipping this couple hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "shipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 envio

🇮🇳 शिपिंग

🇩🇪 Versand

🇮🇩 pengiriman

🇺🇦 доставка

🇵🇱 wysyłka

🇯🇵 配送

🇫🇷 expédition

🇪🇸 envío

🇹🇷 gönderim

🇰🇷 배송

🇸🇦 شحن

🇨🇿 doprava

🇸🇰 doprava

🇨🇳 运输

🇸🇮 pošiljanje

🇮🇸 sending

🇰🇿 жеткізу

🇬🇪 გადაზიდვა

🇦🇿 göndərmə

🇲🇽 envío

Etymology

The word 'shipping' originated from the term 'ship' which means to transport goods. Over time, the term 'shipping' has evolved to also refer to fans supporting or promoting romantic relationships between characters in works of fiction. This usage became popular in online fan communities and has since become a common term in fandom culture.

See also: ship, shipbuilding, shipmate, shipment, shippable, shipper, shippers, ships, shipwrecked.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,525, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.