B2noun1K

Delivery

UK /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/US /["/dɪˈlɪvəri/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

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?

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

shipment
consignment
transfer
dispatch
conveyance

Antonyms

pickup
collection

Common mistakes

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