shipping
gb/ʃˈɪpɪŋ/ us/ʃˈɪpɪŋ/
A2
English
~ 300
szállítás, kiszállítás, shippelés, romantikus párosítás
NOUN
A2
1
szállítás
B1
kiszállítás
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is ready for shipping
The shipping of these products usually takes three to five business days.
Ezeknek a termékeknek a kiszállítása általában három-öt munkanapot vesz igénybe.
Please confirm your shipping address before we send the order.
Kérjük, erősítse meg a szállítási címét, mielőtt elküldjük a rendelést.
The company offers free shipping on all orders over $50.
International shipping can be expensive and slow.
We are tracking the shipping of your package in real time.
Learner examples
The shipping of my book took two days.
A könyvem kiszállítása két napig tartott.
I paid extra for fast shipping.
Felárat fizettem a gyors szállításért.
Shipping is free for small items.
They will start the shipping tomorrow.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'shipping' with 'shopping' due to similar pronunciation, but 'shipping' is about sending goods, not buying them.
Meaning
transporting goods to a destination
Collocations
shipping cost
|shipping address
|shipping time
|shipping method
|free shipping
Synonyms
delivery (Focuses on bringing goods to the final recipient, not the entire transportation process.)
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transportation (More general term for moving goods or people, not limited to commercial goods.)
Antonyms
collection (Refers to picking up goods rather than sending them.)
Themes
business
|logistics
|commerce
|transportation
|work
Definition
The act of moving goods from one place to another.
The process or business of sending goods from one place to another, typically by ship, plane, truck, or train.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is into shipping [characters]
Her favorite part of the show is the shipping between the two main characters.
A sorozatban a két főszereplő shippelése tetszik neki a legjobban.
Online forums often have threads dedicated to specific shippings.
Az online fórumokon gyakran vannak olyan szálak, amelyeket egy-egy konkrét páros shippelésének szentelnek.
The movie sparked new shipping debates among fans.
Shipping wars can get intense in large fandoms.
He started shipping those characters after season two.
Learner examples
Many fans enjoy shipping characters.
Sok rajongó szereti shippelni a szereplőket.
I like the shipping in this show.
Tetszik a shippelés ebben a sorozatban.
We talk about our favorite shipping online.
She is into the shipping of these two heroes.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with transporting goods; context about fictional characters is key.
Meaning
supporting a fictional romance
Collocations
fan shipping
|popular shipping
|shipping wars
|canon shipping
Synonyms
pairing (Neutral term for putting two characters together, not necessarily showing strong fan enthusiasm.)
Antonyms
anti-shipping (Actively opposing a suggested romantic pairing in fandoms.)
Themes
entertainment
|internet
|fandom
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definition
When fans want two characters in a story to be in a romantic relationship.
In fan culture, the act of supporting or imagining a romantic relationship between two characters from a book, movie, TV show, etc.
Grammar
Dictionary form
shipping
IPA
GB/ʃˈɪpɪŋ/
US/ʃˈɪpɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
ship - ping (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ship)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: shipping
- Plural: shippings
Word family
Expressions
free shipping
1/fɹˈi ʃˈɪpɪŋ/
fixed phrase
no cost for delivering goods
When a store sends you something without charging extra money for delivery.
Examples
- All orders over $30 come with free shipping.
- The website is offering free shipping this weekend only.
shipping address
1/ʃˈɪpɪŋ ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
address for delivering goods
The place where you want something you buy to be sent.
Examples
- Please enter your shipping address before checking out.
- They sent the package to the wrong shipping address.
shipping cost
1/ʃˈɪpɪŋ kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
price for delivering goods
The money you must pay to have something sent to you.
Examples
- The shipping cost is included in the total price.
- We offer low shipping costs for international orders.