shipping

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/noun

The business or process of moving goods from one place to another.

Example sentence

“Shipping costs an extra five dollars for overseas orders.”

No ships required: 'free shipping' online covers trucks and planes. The word outgrew its origin.

Related words

exchangeThe act of giving one thing and receiving another in return; a trade.merchantSomeone whose business is buying and selling goods to make money.returnTo go back or come back to a place or person.wholesaleThe business of selling goods, usually in bulk, to shops or other traders rather than directly to the public.feeA payment required in return for a service or privilege.retailThe business of selling goods directly to customers, whether in shops, by mail, or online.