Delivery: meaning, definitions and examples

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delivery

 

[ dษชหˆlษชvษ™ri ]

Context #1 | Noun

food

The action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods to customers.

Synonyms

distribution, shipment, transport

Examples of usage

  • The delivery of the pizza was right on time.
  • We offer free delivery on orders over $50.
Context #2 | Noun

baby

The process of giving birth.

Synonyms

birth, childbirth, parturition

Examples of usage

  • The mother was in labor for hours before the delivery of her baby.
  • The doctor assisted in the delivery of the newborn.
Context #3 | Noun

speech

The manner or style of giving a speech or performance.

Synonyms

execution, performance, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The politician's delivery was powerful and convincing.
  • Her delivery of the lines was flawless.

Translations

Translations of the word "delivery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคคเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lieferung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengiriman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั‚ะฐะฒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dostawa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…้” (ใฏใ„ใŸใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท livraison

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entrega

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท teslimat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๋‹ฌ (๋ฐฐ๋‹ฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doruฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doruฤenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคไป˜ (jiฤofรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dostava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhending

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตั‚ะบั–ะทัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฌแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงatdฤฑrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrega

Etymology

The word 'delivery' can be traced back to the Old French word 'delivrer', which meant 'to set free'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the action of handing over something, such as letters or goods. The concept of 'delivery' has become essential in various aspects of life, from food delivery services to the delivery of speeches and performances.

See also: deliver, deliverable, deliverance, deliverer, deliveries, delivering, undelivered.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,679, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.