Definition

A group of items or products that are sent from one place to another, usually by truck, ship, or plane.

Example

The shipment of new furniture arrived at the store yesterday.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new shipment arriving tomorrow?

Yeah, I heard it’s supposed to be really big this time.

I hope they have everything we ordered in that shipment.

Me too! I can't wait to see what's in it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shipment → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English "scip", meaning a vessel for carrying goods) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "shipment" refers to the action or process of sending goods by ship or other means.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ship' carrying goods, and the '-ment' indicating the action of sending those goods. This helps you remember that 'shipment' is about the process of sending items.

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