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

The ILA accused the shippers of “gouging” their customers, fueling inflation that hurt American consumers.

From Salon

Maritime Association, which includes the major shippers, terminal operators and port authorities.

From Salon

The increase in cargo volume to San Pedro Bay isn’t solely due to shippers hedging against a strike in the East.

From Los Angeles Times

They would also increase what information shippers must provide to authorities.

From BBC

“If you talk to the customers — the shippers and the stakeholders — this is one gateway,” Cordero said of the ports.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• carrier
• exporter
• merchant
• transporter