forwarder

[ fawr-wer-der ]

noun

1. a person who forwards. forwards.
2. freight forwarder.

ˈforwarder

/ ˈfɔːwədə /

noun

1. a person or thing that forwards
2. a person engaged in the bookbinding process of forwarding
3. See forwarding agent
   See forwarding agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of forwarder¹

First recorded in 1540–50; forward + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The forwarder wrote back, “container will be rolled to another mother vessel,” without any other information.

From Time

Freight forwarders and shippers are fighting one another to get shipping slots.

From Time

Beginning around April of 2020, even the freight forwarders, who do this professionally, started having a hard time finding space on ships.

From Time

It is always possible, however improbable, that we may be helped a little forwarder on the path towards realization.

From Project Gutenberg

But to her he only appeared as the ready forwarder of Aimée's devices.

From Project Gutenberg

The forwarder, who performs all the other operations leading up to the finishing.

From Project Gutenberg

This process also enables the forwarder to give great sharpness and finish to this part of his work, if he think it worth while.

From Project Gutenberg

You see we wasn't aware till this morning that you were going to move, or we could have been forwarder.

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