Delivery

Meaning

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to people's houses or places of work

Example Sentences

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

The delivery of fresh vegetables arrives every morning.

Example Expressions

special delivery

Synonyms

distribution, dispatch, shipment, birth, transport, conveyance

Entry 1

distribution, dispatch, shipment, birth

Entry 2

distribution, dispatch, shipment, transport, conveyance

Antonyms

collection, pickup, retention, non-delivery, withholding

Entry 1

collection, pickup, retention

Entry 2

non-delivery, retention, withholding

Collocations

express delivery, home delivery, safe delivery, fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service

Entry 1

express delivery, home delivery, safe delivery

Entry 2

fast delivery, food delivery, delivery service, home delivery