delivery

/dɪˈlɪvəri/
nounIntermediate
formal

The act of transporting goods, services, or information to a destination.

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

The company ensures fast delivery of products to customers.

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Can refer to physical goods, digital content, or services.

🏥Medicine
formal

The act of giving birth to a baby.

The delivery was smooth and without complications.

The midwife assisted with the delivery of a healthy baby.

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Primarily used in medical contexts.

Collocations

fast deliveryquick transportation of goodsfree deliveryno additional charge for shippingdelivery servicea business that transports goods

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Related Phrases

on deliveryphrase
paid when the goods arrive
delivery boyphrase
a person who delivers goods

💡Pro Tip

Business Context

In business, 'delivery' often refers to the transportation of goods or services to customers.

Gold Rule

Medical Context

In medical contexts, 'delivery' refers to the process of giving birth.

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'deliverie,' from Old French 'delivrer,' meaning 'to free, liberate.'

📝Usage Notes

In business contexts, often refers to the transportation of goods. In medical contexts, refers to childbirth.

Word Breakdown

deliver
to hand over or transport
root
+
-y
action or process
suffix
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