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shipment

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈʃɪpmənt/

Forms: shipments

shipment means: A group of goods sent together from one place to another.

noun

GOODS SENTB2

A group of goods sent together from one place to another.

  • The shipment arrived today.
  • We received a large shipment of shoes.
  • Two shipments were damaged during the journey.

How to use it: a shipment of something (A shipment of fresh fruit arrived this morning.)

Similar words: consignment, delivery

Common phrases: shipment of something, receive a shipment, large shipment

SENDING GOODSB2

The process of sending goods from one place to another.

  • The goods are ready for shipment.
  • Payment is required before shipment by air.
  • They arranged shipment of the furniture to our new house.

How to use it: shipment of something to somewhere (Shipment of the equipment to Canada will begin tomorrow.)

Similar words: shipping, dispatch, transportation

Common phrases: ready for shipment, shipment by air, arrange shipment

Questions about shipment

What does shipment mean?

A group of goods sent together from one place to another.

What is shipment in other languages?

Türkçe: sevkiyat · Español: envío · Français: envoi · Deutsch: Lieferung · Italiano: spedizione · 日本語: 出荷品

How do you pronounce shipment?

It is pronounced /ˈʃɪpmənt/.

How do you use shipment in a sentence?

The shipment arrived today. We received a large shipment of shoes.

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