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shipped
shihpt
Shipped (adj) means Sent or loaded as cargo, or travelling aboard a vessel. Example: “All the shipped goods arrived at the port in perfect condition.”
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Sent or loaded as cargo, or travelling aboard a vessel.
"All the shipped goods arrived at the port in perfect condition."
"The shipped crates were stacked high on the deck of the vessel."
"The furniture was shipped from the coast last week."
How to use shipped
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPast form of ship — already sent or already on board.
Common pairings
already shipped
shipped and delivered
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What does “shipped” mean?
The word “shipped” means sent or loaded as cargo, or travelling aboard a vessel. In plain terms, past form of ship — already sent or already on board.
How do you pronounce “shipped”?
“Shipped” is pronounced shihpt (/ʃɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “shipped” in a sentence?
Here is “shipped” used in a sentence: “The furniture was shipped from the coast last week.”
What part of speech is “shipped”?
“Shipped” is an adjective.
Is “shipped” a common word?
“Shipped” is a fairly common word in modern English.
Does shipped mean the same as delivered?
No. Shipped means the goods have been sent or loaded as cargo — they have left the seller or warehouse and are in transit. Delivered means the goods have arrived at their destination, so an order is shipped first and delivered later.
Does shipped mean something was sent by ship?
Not necessarily. Although shipped can describe cargo travelling aboard a vessel, in everyday use it covers anything sent as cargo, including goods moved by road, rail, or air. An order marked "shipped" simply means it has been sent on its way, whatever the transport method.
What is the difference between shipped and dispatched?
In retail, shipped and dispatched mean essentially the same thing: the order has left the seller and is on its way to you. Dispatched is the more common wording in British English, while shipped dominates in American English and on international e-commerce platforms.
