noun
delivery
dih-LIV-uh-ree/dɪˈlɪvəri/
The sending or presentation of something to its destination.
The courier completes the delivery by handing over the sealed package.
Etymology
The underlying image is releasing or setting free; the verb also developed the sense of handing goods over. Delivery names that act of transfer to another person.
In context
rebuilding and reconnecting food delivery to communities across the island.
of a fleet of unmanned cargo delivery drones,
More examples
- Someone must sign for the delivery of these documents.
- Her calm delivery makes the speech easy to follow.
- The pitcher practices his delivery before each game.
Forms
delivery · deliveries
deliver verb — To bring or present something to someone.
Similar words
- shipment
- Focuses on transporting goods rather than handing them to recipients.
- presentation
- Focuses on showing or explaining something to an audience.