shipment

UK: ˈʃɪpmənt | US: ˈʃɪpmənt

Definition

  1. n. the act of transporting goods

  2. n. a quantity of goods shipped together

Structure
ship <to transport>ment <noun suffix indicating action/result>
Etymology

The word "shipment" combines the verb "ship" (derived from Old English "scipian," meaning "to send by ship") with the suffix "-ment" (from Latin "-mentum," denoting an action or resulting state). Originally tied to maritime transport, "ship" expanded to general cargo movement, while "-ment" solidified its role as a noun describing the process or batch of shipped goods.

Examples

  1. The shipment of medical supplies arrived at the port yesterday.

  2. We expect a large shipment of books next week.

  3. Delays in shipment may affect the project timeline.

  4. The company tracks every shipment using advanced software.

  5. A shipment error caused the wrong order to be delivered.