CEFR B1

shipment

noun

Meaning

The action of sending or receiving goods, or the goods themselves that are sent or received.

Examples

The shipment of medical supplies was delayed due to bad weather.
We are expecting a large shipment of new books next week.

Synonyms: consignment, dispatch, freight, cargo

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shipment (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪpmənt/

Definition

The action of sending or receiving goods, or the goods themselves that are sent or received.

Examples

The shipment of medical supplies was delayed due to bad weather.
We are expecting a large shipment of new books next week.
The company is responsible for tracking each shipment from the warehouse to the customer.

How to Use shipment

shipment of (prepositional phrase): Indicates what goods are being sent or received. — "The shipment of grain arrived on time."
shipment from (prepositional phrase): Indicates the origin of the goods. — "This is a special shipment from our overseas factory."
shipment to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the destination of the goods. — "The shipment to Japan was successful."

Synonyms of shipment

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