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Shipping address

A shipping address is the address of the place where the goods in an order are to be delivered.

In plain English

It identifies the destination for the goods in an order. The address points to the place they are meant to be delivered to.

In context

Here, it labels the section for the address of the place where the goods in the order are to be delivered.

Situation
Using carts, promotions, checkout, delivery choices, and order confirmation
What it communicates
labels the section for the delivery address

Meaning limits

The term by itself does not say who receives the goods, only which place they are to be delivered to.

Examples

“The shipping address is the hotel, although the package is for Maria.”

Core meaning

“Under Shipping address, enter the farm office, not the buyer's home.”

In context