# shipped

/ˈʃɪpt/ (US) · /ʃˈɪpt/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/shipped
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. sent to a customer

verb · CEFR B1

sent a product or package to a customer, usually by mail or truck.

For teachers: dispatched goods or merchandise to a recipient via a commercial carrier.

- The company shipped my new laptop yesterday, so it should arrive tomorrow.
- Once the payment was verified, the warehouse shipped the entire order via express courier to ensure delivery before the holiday weekend.

### 2. transported by sea

verb · CEFR B1

moved goods from one place to another using a large ship.

For teachers: transported cargo over water using a vessel.

- The grain was shipped across the ocean in a massive cargo vessel.
- Historically, raw materials were shipped from the colonies to European ports to be processed into finished goods.

### 3. on board a vessel

adjective · CEFR C1 · Technical

already placed on a ship or plane as part of the cargo.

For teachers: describing cargo or passengers that have been loaded and are currently on board a conveyance.

- The captain confirmed that all the heavy machinery was safely shipped and secured.
- The bill of lading indicated that the goods were shipped in apparent good order and condition before the vessel departed the terminal.

Usage: Often used in commercial shipping documents or insurance contracts.

## Examples

- The company shipped my order yesterday morning.
- After months of testing and fixing bugs, the development team finally shipped the latest version of the app.
- Logistics companies must ensure that fragile items are packed securely before they are shipped across international borders to prevent damage during transit.

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