Delivery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Delivery is a noun meaning The act of conveying something.
Meaning
The act of conveying something.
More Meanings
- The item which has been conveyed.
- (medicine, obstetrics) The act or process of a mother giving birth.
- (baseball) A pitching motion.
- (baseball) A thrown pitch.
- The manner of speaking or singing.
- (medicine) The administration of a drug.
- (cricket) A ball bowled.
Example Sentences
The delivery was painful.
Your delivery is on the table.
His delivery has a catch in it.
The delivery was completed by four.
Word Forms
- deliveries
Synonyms for delivery
Depending on context, synonyms include consignment, childbirth, parturition, pitch, speech, deliverance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deliverance, bringing, rescue, saving, speech, livery.
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