English

delivery

dɪˈlɪv.ɚ.i, dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri, dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi
Meaning: the act of taking goods, letters, parcels, etc. to people's houses or places of work
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: dɪˈlɪv(ə)ri, dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi

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Example sentences

I'm waiting for a furniture delivery this afternoon.
I'm waiting for a furniture delivery this afternoon.
The delivery truck was filled with boxes of fresh fruit for the local market.
The delivery truck was filled with boxes of fresh fruit for the local market.
You have to pay a premium for express delivery.
You have to pay a premium for express delivery.
The company maintains a fleet of delivery trucks.
The company maintains a fleet of delivery trucks.
The doctor checked the umbilical cord after delivery.
The doctor checked the umbilical cord after delivery.

Usage Notes

Used for the process of bringing goods or letters to a place. It can also refer to the way someone speaks or performs.

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