Definition

A person or company that sends or receives goods for transportation, or someone who supports a romantic pairing between characters in a story.

Example

The shipper arranged for the delivery of the package to the customer.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new shipper that just started in town?

Yeah, I heard they have really good rates for deliveries.

I think I might try them out for my online orders.

Sounds like a plan! I hope they live up to the hype.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shipper → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English *scip*, meaning a vessel for traveling on water) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A shipper is a person who ships goods or transports them by ship.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who is involved in transporting goods by a 'ship' — that's what a shipper does.

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