Delivery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /di-ˈli-v(ə-)rē/ de·liv·ery

Meaning & Definition of Delivery

Delivery (noun)

  1. the act or manner of delivering something
  2. the act of taking something to a person or place
  3. the transfer of possession or control of property to another

Delivery (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a freeing from an obligation or responsibility

    "the school bell signaled our delivery from the tortures of math class"

    similar: discharge, quietus, quittance, release
    related: dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver

  2. the act or process of giving birth to children

    "her second delivery took only three hours"

    similar: accouchement, childbearing, childbirth, labor, parturition, travail
    related: birth pang, contraction, pains, pregnancy, cesarean section, natural childbirth, childbed, confinement, lying-in

Related Entry: Delivery boy (noun)

Delivery boy is a different word from Delivery. The synonyms below are for delivery boy, not for delivery.

  1. as in carrier, courier

    similar: bearer, carrier, courier, go-between, liaison, messenger, deliverer, deliveryman

Related Entry: Delivery boys (noun)

Delivery boys is a different word from Delivery. The synonyms below are for delivery boys, not for delivery.

  1. as in carriers, couriers

    similar: bearers, carriers, couriers, go-betweens, liaisons, messengers, deliverers, deliverymen

Related Entry: Rural delivery (noun)

Rural delivery is a different word from Delivery. The synonyms below are for rural delivery, not for delivery.

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural free delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: Rural free delivery (noun)

Rural free delivery is a different word from Delivery. The synonyms below are for rural free delivery, not for delivery.

  1. as in special delivery, registered mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, special delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Related Entry: Special delivery (noun)

Special delivery is a different word from Delivery. The synonyms below are for special delivery, not for delivery.

  1. as in registered mail, certified mail

    similar: airmail, airpost, certified mail, registered mail, rural delivery, rural free delivery, special handling, correspondence, mail, matter, parcel post, post (chiefly British), snail mail, direct mail, junk mail, mailer, card, dispatch, epistle, letter, message, missive, note, postal card, postcard, printed matter, bundle, package, shipment

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Delivery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Delivery:

discharge, quietus, quittance, release, accouchement, childbearing, childbirth, labor, parturition, travail

Related Words for Delivery

dispensation, exemption, immunity, waiver, birth pang, contraction, pains, pregnancy, cesarean section, natural childbirth, childbed, confinement, lying-in

Word Forms of Delivery

Inflections: deliveries

Origin & Etymology of Delivery

Middle English delevery, delyverey "yielding, surrendering, disbursement," probably borrowed from Anglo-French deliveré "handing over," noun derivative from past participle of delivrer "to save, hand over, deliver"

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Delivery

Words & Phrases Containing Delivery

delivery boy, delivery room, breech delivery, general delivery, rural free delivery, special delivery, on delivery, recorded delivery, take delivery of

Frequently Asked Questions about Delivery

What does "Delivery" mean?

"Delivery" means the act or manner of delivering something. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or manner of delivering something. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Delivery"?

Other words for "Delivery" include discharge, quietus, quittance, release, accouchement, childbearing, childbirth and labor. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Delivery" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Delivery"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Delivery". Common alternatives include discharge, quietus, quittance, release, accouchement, childbearing, childbirth, labor, parturition and travail.

How do you use "Delivery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Delivery" in a sentence: "the school bell signaled our delivery from the tortures of math class"; "her second delivery took only three hours".

Is "Delivery" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Delivery" is a noun.

Is "Delivery" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Delivery" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Delivery"?

"Delivery" is pronounced /di-ˈli-v(ə-)rē/ and divided into syllables as de·liv·ery.

What is the origin of the word "Delivery"?

"Delivery" comes from Middle English delevery, delyverey "yielding, surrendering, disbursement," probably borrowed from Anglo-French deliveré "handing over," noun derivative from past participle of delivrer "to save, hand over, deliver". First known use: 14th century.