delivery

noun
UK: /dɪˈlɪvəri/
US: /dɪˈlɪvəri/

  1. The act of bringing something to a particular place or person.

    1. The pizza delivery was quick tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. We offer free delivery on all orders over $50 so you can enjoy your coffee at home. [ ] [ ]

  2. The way in which someone speaks or performs.

    1. Her speech delivery was excellent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The actor's delivery of the lines was so realistic that it gave me chills. [ ] [ ]

  3. The birth of a baby.

    1. She had a safe delivery this morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor assisted with the delivery and both mother and child are healthy. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

shipment performance speech childbirth
delivery verb

  1. To take something to a person or place.

    1. I can deliver the package tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company will deliver your order within 24 hours if you live nearby. [ ] [ ]

  2. To give a speech or performance.

    1. He will deliver a speech at the conference. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor will deliver a lecture on the history of art later this week. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "delivery" in English means: The act of bringing something to a particular place or person., The way in which someone speaks or performs., The birth of a baby..

The phonetic transcription of "delivery" is /dɪˈlɪvəri/ in British English and /dɪˈlɪvəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "delivery": shipment, performance, speech, childbirth.

Example usage of "delivery": "The pizza delivery was quick tonight.". More examples on the page.