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di-LIV-uh-ree/dɪˈlɪvəri/

Delivery is the act of bringing goods or post: free delivery; next-day delivery; a delivery van. Arrival is simply when something or someone gets there; postage is the cost of sending mail. Express / standard delivery are typical online options. Take delivery of goods is a formal business phrase. The noun is usually uncountable for the service, countable for one drop: two deliveries today.

Meaning

The act of taking goods or letters to a person or place.

Examples

• “The furniture delivery is expected on Friday.”
• “Is there a charge for delivery?”
• “We are still waiting for the furniture delivery.”

Good to know

free / next-day delivery. take delivery of. Verb: deliver. Arrival is broader. Postage = the cost of sending.

Near in meaning

postage

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