delivery
/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: deliveries
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of conveying something.
Noun
Examples
The delivery was completed by four.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The item which has been conveyed.
Noun
Examples
Your delivery is on the table.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “delivery” mean?
The act of conveying something.
Is “delivery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.