shipping

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/noun

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

Example sentences

“Shipping costs an extra five dollars for overseas orders.”
“Shipping took almost three weeks because of the holiday rush.”

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

Synonyms for shipping

delivery
freight
transport

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 take or send something you bought back to the store, usually to get your money back or swap it.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.