E-Commerce Shipping Terms

noun a method of transporting goods or passengers by aircraft, especially when compared to other methods of transport such as shipping or road transport

• The company decided to use airfreight to expedite the delivery of the perishable goods.
• We're sending the package by airfreight to make sure it gets there on time.
• Let's airfreight this package so it gets there ASAP.
• Her words seemed to airfreight straight to his heart, leaving a lasting impact.

noun a package or bundle of goods

verb to divide into or distribute in parcels or portions

• The courier delivered the parcel to the recipient's doorstep.
• I got a parcel from my online shopping spree today!
• I scored a sweet parcel in the mail today.
• Her talent is a precious parcel that she shares with the world.

noun the act of sending goods to a destination

• The shipment of goods arrived at the warehouse on schedule.
• Hey, did you hear that the shipment finally came in?
• Yo, the shipment just rolled in, right on time!
• The shipment of new ideas brought a wave of innovation to the company.

noun the act of sending or transporting goods

verb present participle of ship, which means to send or transport goods

• The company offers free shipping for orders over $50.
• I love online shopping because of the free shipping deals.
• I scored some sick kicks online with fast shipping.
• The project is finally shipping after months of hard work.