English Expression · Intermediate
shipping company
A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships
Pronunciation: say shipping company
Meaning
A company whose main line of business is ownership and operation of ships.
Example
Steamship arrivals, however, are less predictable and the best arrangements of shipping companies and the railway operating department may be upset by weather and tide.
Steamship arrivals, however, are less predictable and the best arrangements of shipping companies and the railway operating department may be upset by weather and tide.
Practice tips
- Practice shipping company out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.