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Definition ship in American English

ship verb

verb
/ʃɪp/

The term comes from the noun "relationship" and was first used to talk about a romantic relationship between the two main characters in The X-Files, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. However, the idea of shipping dates back to the idea of a relationship between Star Trek characters Captain Kirk and Mr Spock.

1

to send goods or people somewhere by ship

Example

Toxic waste is shipped from Western Europe to other countries.

1.1

to send goods to customers, or to be sent to customers, usually by air or land

Example

Your order was shipped on July 10th by first class mail.

Example

Version 4.0 should ship in a week or two.

Synonyms and related words
send ship send out bill of entry bill of lading cargo
2

to want or support a romantic relationship between fictional characters, usually one that is suggested by fans rather than shown in the work of fiction itself. The couple generally has a "ship name" formed of the names of the two characters.

Example

For "Sherlock" there are several examples of couples that fans are shipping.

Example

Here is why you should ship Stelena and not Delena.

Synonyms and related words
ask out flirt chat up
3

to imagine or put together a couple that is very cute

Example

OMG look at Emma and Zac!!! I ship it!!!!

Definition ship in American English