noun
A person or company that sends goods to another person or company.
The shipper paid for overnight delivery.
Good to know
The shipper sends the goods; the carrier transports them.
Common phrases & grammar
shipper's address · shipper and receiver
American English
How to pronounce shipper
nounB2
SHIHper
/ˈʃɪ.pɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
A person or company that sends goods to another person or company.
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nouninformal
A person who wants two people, especially fictional characters, to have a romantic relationship.
Many fans are shippers of the two characters.
Good to know
This meaning is common in online fan communities.