shipper

¹

[ ship-er ]

noun

1. a person who ships goods or makes shipments.

shipper

²

[ ship-er ]

noun

, Slang.

1. a person who discusses, writes about, or hopes for a romantic relationship between fictional characters, as in fan fiction, or between famous people, whether or not the romance actually exists in the book, show, etc., or in real life:

   Harry Potter/Hermione Granger shippers.

shipper

/ ˈʃɪpə /

noun

1. a person or company in the business of shipping freight

Other Words From

• non·shipper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of shipper¹

before 1100; 1745–55 for current sense; late Old English scipere sailor (not recorded in ME); ship ¹, -er ¹

Origin of shipper²

First recorded in 1995–2000; shortening of earlier relationshipper (in the same sense)

Example Sentences

Packages are routinely insured for up to $100 by FedEx and UPS unless the shipper pays for more insurance, so even if your claim is approved, whether you recover the full value could depend on whether the shipper bought extra insurance.

From Los Angeles Times

Also, if UPS approves a claim, it typically pays the shipper, not you, so you’ll have to rely on the shipper to reimburse you for your loss.

From Los Angeles Times

When ordering something online, try to have the shipper require a signature for delivery.

From Los Angeles Times

That may help you obtain a refund from the shipper; whether it will drive off thieves is another story.

From Los Angeles Times

Can Forever Young break shipper streak?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• carrier
• exporter
• merchant
• transporter