Synonyms for

Shipments

Verb / ˈʃɪpmʌnts / Another word for shipments — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Shipments refer to goods or merchandise that are being transported from one place to another.

Synonyms & similar words

cargo loading shipment load payload despatch consignment lading freight dispatch deliveries consignments packages loads shipments transports carriage freight cargo goods merchandise parcels shiploads transfers transmissions transports conveyances haulage transferrals transits

Synonyms by register

Formal

consignments dispatches deliveries cargoes

Informal

loads hauls deliveries parcels

Literary

freight wares burdens

Antonyms

receipts arrivals collections acquisitions intakes

Common collocations

  • incoming shipments
  • outgoing shipments
  • shipments received
  • shipments sent
  • shipments tracking
  • bulk shipments
  • international shipments
  • shipments arrive

Word family

noun shipment
verb ship
adjective shippable

Usage note

Shipments refers to goods or items that have been sent or are being sent. It is commonly used in a commercial or logistical context.

Example sentences

  1. The shipments of clothes arrived at the store on time.
  2. The company made sure to track all their shipments to ensure timely delivery.
  3. The shipments of fruits and vegetables were fresh and delicious.
  4. The shipments of books were delayed due to bad weather.
  5. The shipments of furniture were carefully packed to avoid any damage.

Quotes

  • “I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.” - Louisa May Alcott
  • “A ship is always safe at the shore, but that is not what it is built for.” - Albert Einstein
  • “We are all in the same boat, in a stormy sea, and we owe each other a terrible loyalty.” - G.K. Chesterton

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