delivery
|de/liv/er/y|
/dɪˈlɪvəri/
(deliver)
transporting to a destination
Etymology
'delivery' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'delivrer,' where 'de-' meant 'away' and 'livrer' meant 'to free.'
'delivrer' transformed into the Middle English word 'deliveren,' and eventually became the modern English word 'delivery.'
Initially, it meant 'to free or liberate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the act of delivering something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of taking goods, letters, or packages to a person or place.
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather.
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Noun 2
the manner or style of giving a speech or performance.
Her delivery during the presentation was confident and engaging.
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Noun 3
the process of giving birth.
The delivery was smooth and the baby was healthy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40