delivery

delivery
[[t]dɪlɪ̱vəri[/t]]
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deliveries
1) N-VAR: oft N of n Delivery or a delivery is the bringing of letters, parcels, or other goods to someone's house or to another place where they want them.

Please allow 28 days for delivery...

It is available at ₤108, including VAT and delivery.

...the delivery of goods and resources.

2) N-COUNT: usu with supp A delivery of something is the goods that are delivered.

I got a delivery of fresh eggs this morning.

3) ADJ: ADJ n A delivery person or service delivers things to a place.

...a pizza delivery man.

...Interflora, the flower delivery service.

4) N-UNCOUNT: usu poss N You talk about someone's delivery when you are referring to the way in which they give a speech or lecture.

His speeches were magnificently written but his delivery was hopeless.

5) N-VAR Delivery is the process of giving birth to a baby.

In the end, it was an easy delivery: a fine baby boy...

Premature birth is three times more likely for twins, and delivery at 36 to 38 weeks is normal.

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