B2noun 1K

Delivery

🇬🇧 UK /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/

Meaning of Delivery

the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to

In simple words: The process of bringing something to a person or place.

Delivery in a sentence

• The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.
• We need to schedule a delivery for the new furniture.
• The delivery driver arrived at 8 AM with our groceries.
• His delivery during the presentation was impressive and clear.
• She worked on her delivery to ensure she spoke confidently on stage.
• The restaurant offers free delivery for orders over fifty dollars.
• The delivery of the speech was just as important as its content.
• I was impressed by the timely delivery of the report.
• Have you tracked the delivery of your online order yet?

How to use Delivery

Commonly used in contexts involving packages or food. May not be appropriate for formal writing about a topic unrelated to shipping or services.

Grammar pattern

deliver + object + to + recipient

Memory hint

Think of a delivery truck bringing goods—'D' for delivery and 'D' for destination.

Related words

Collocations with Delivery

• large
• small
• express
• do
• make
• accept
• truck
• van
• date
• for delivery
• on delivery
• delivery to
• difficult
• easy
• premature
• have
• room

Synonyms for Delivery

• shipment
• consignment
• transfer
• dispatch
• conveyance

Opposites of Delivery

• pickup
• collection

Common mistakes with Delivery

• Confusing 'delivery' with 'availability'.
• Using 'delivery' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Saying 'the deliver' instead of 'the delivery'.

Frequently asked questions about Delivery

What does Delivery mean?

The process of bringing something to a person or place.

What is the definition of Delivery?

the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to

How do you use Delivery in a sentence?

The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.

Can you give another example of Delivery?

We need to schedule a delivery for the new furniture.

What are synonyms for Delivery?

Common alternatives include shipment, consignment, transfer, dispatch, conveyance.

What is the opposite of Delivery?

Opposite meanings include pickup, collection.

What words go with Delivery?

It commonly pairs with large, small, express, do, make, accept, truck, van, date, for delivery, on delivery, delivery to, difficult, easy, premature, have, room.

What are common mistakes when using Delivery?

Confusing 'delivery' with 'availability'. Using 'delivery' as a verb instead of a noun. Saying 'the deliver' instead of 'the delivery'.

How do you pronounce Delivery?

US: /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/, UK: /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Delivery?

Commonly used in contexts involving packages or food. May not be appropriate for formal writing about a topic unrelated to shipping or services.

What CEFR level is Delivery?

"Delivery" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.