Synonyms

shipment

American

[ship-muhnt] / ˈʃɪp mənt /

noun

an act or instance of shipping freight or cargo.
a quantity of freight or cargo shipped at one time.
something that is shipped.

Synonyms:

consignment

shipment British

/ ˈʃɪpmənt /

noun

1. goods shipped together as part of the same lot
  
  a shipment of grain
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a shipment schedule
the act of shipping cargo

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Related Words

See freight.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of shipment

First recorded in 1790–1800; ship ¹ + -ment

Example Sentences

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Investors may be fretting that bringing forward some deliveries will put a dent in shipment numbers for the current quarter, which could weigh on earnings and sales.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

The company announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the shipment, or conviction of the people responsible.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The company reported shipment volume of about 1.6 million barrels, a 6.9% year-over-year decrease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

In August 2024, the port delivered its first critical mineral shipment ever to Belgium.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Tell them you have a shipment of gems for the jewelers of Silas.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir

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