ship
UK: ʃɪp | US: ʃɪp
n. a large watercraft for transporting people or goods by sea
vt. to send or transport something (especially goods) by sea or other means
n. (slang) a romantic relationship between fictional characters, often fan-created
The word "ship" traces back to Old English "scip," which referred to a seafaring vessel. It shares roots with Germanic languages (e.g., German "Schiff," Dutch "schip") and likely originates from the Proto-Germanic *skipą. The term has retained its core meaning of a waterborne transport vehicle for over a millennium. The modern verb form ("to ship") emerged later, extending the concept of maritime transport to general logistics. The slang usage ("shipping" relationships) is a 20th-century metaphorical extension, likening emotional "transport" to physical cargo movement.
The cargo ship docked at the harbor at dawn.
We will ship the order to your address within three days.
Fans love to ship the two main characters from the TV series.
Ancient Vikings built sturdy ships for long voyages.
The company ships products worldwide via air and sea.