Dropshipping

Pronunciation: /drɑːpʃɪpɪŋ/

Definitions of dropshipping

noun a business model where a retailer does not keep goods in stock, but instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a manufacturer, wholesaler, or another retailer, who then ships the goods directly to the customer

Example Sentences

A1 Dropshipping is a way of selling products online without keeping them in stock.

A2 Many people start dropshipping businesses to make extra income.

B1 Dropshipping can be a cost-effective way to start an e-commerce business.

B2 Successful dropshipping requires good marketing and customer service skills.

C1 Some companies use dropshipping as a way to expand their product offerings.

C2 The dropshipping model can be challenging to manage due to inventory and shipping issues.

Examples of dropshipping in a Sentence

formal Many e-commerce businesses rely on dropshipping to fulfill customer orders without holding inventory.

informal Dropshipping is a popular way for online stores to sell products without having to keep them in stock.

slang I'm thinking of starting a dropshipping business to make some extra cash on the side.

figurative In the world of online retail, dropshipping is like having a virtual warehouse at your disposal.

Grammatical Forms of dropshipping

• past tense: dropshipped
• plural: dropshippings
• comparative: more dropshipping
• superlative: most dropshipping
• present tense: dropship
• future tense: will dropship
• perfect tense: have dropshipped
• continuous tense: is dropshipping
• singular: dropshipping
• positive degree: dropshipping
• infinitive: to dropship
• gerund: dropshipping
• participle: dropshipped

Origin and Evolution of dropshipping

First Known Use: 2006 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of dropshipping originated in the supply chain management industry as a way for manufacturers to ship products directly to customers without going through traditional distribution channels.

Evolution of the word: The term 'dropshipping' has become increasingly popular with the rise of e-commerce and online retail, evolving to refer specifically to a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn't keep the products it sells in stock, but instead transfers the customer orders and shipment details to a third party, typically a manufacturer or wholesaler, who then ships the products directly to the customer.