shipment

/ˈʃɪpmənt/
noun
  1. A load of goods that are sent together from one place to another.
    • The shipment of books arrived at the library this morning.
    • Our company received a large shipment of electronics from China.
    • The storm delayed the shipment of fresh fruit to the grocery store.
  2. The act of sending goods from one place to another.
    • Shipment by sea is often cheaper than by air.
    • The shipment of medical supplies was organized by the charity.
    • We need to arrange shipment of the furniture to our new office.
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