Internet culture
Ship
To support or imagine a romantic relationship between people or characters.
In everyday use
Fans ship two characters from a series.
What to keep in mind
Speculation about real people can intrude on their privacy.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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