Word
delivery
Phoneticsde·liv·ery
US/dɪˈɫɪvɝi/
UK/dɪlˈɪvəɹi/
Definitions
01bringing goods
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of taking letters, parcels, or goods to a person or a place.
n. the act of conveying or transporting goods, mail, or services to a specific destination.
日本語:配達※
“The supermarket offers free delivery if you spend more than fifty dollars.”
“The logistics company guaranteed next-day delivery for all domestic parcels, provided they were processed before the evening cutoff.”
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02childbirth
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Medicine
n. the process of a mother giving birth to a baby.
n. the act or process of giving birth to offspring; the final stage of pregnancy.
日本語:出産※
“The mother had a very quick delivery and both she and the baby are doing well.”
“The medical team prepared for a complicated delivery, ensuring that a neonatal specialist was present in the operating theatre.”
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03speaking style
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the way that someone speaks or performs in front of an audience.
n. the manner in which a speech, lecture, or musical performance is presented or uttered.
“The comedian has great jokes, but his fast delivery makes them hard to follow.”
“Although the content of the lecture was academic, the professor's charismatic delivery kept the students engaged for the entire hour.”
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04medical drug administration
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Medicine Technical
n. the way a medicine is given to a patient, such as through a pill or a needle.
n. the method or system by which a drug or therapeutic agent is administered to the body.
“Scientists are looking for a better delivery method for this new cancer drug.”
“The research paper discusses a novel drug delivery system that uses nanoparticles to target specific cells without damaging healthy tissue.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “delivery” in context.
Noun
01. delivery system
“The company is developing a new drug delivery system to improve patient outcomes.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Some residents said they only received their first delivery last week – more than eight months after the shortages began.” “Their cafes are not designed for seating, but for the rapid delivery of caffeine, ordered by apps.” “The cast’s delivery is crisp, the energy unflagging throughout 90 minutes – bookended by folk songs – that go like a dream.” “You struggle to pick out the words from the average Wagnerian’s full-throttle delivery?” Etymology
From Middle English deliveri et al., from Anglo-Norman, from Old French delivrer.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
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Idioms
01. special delivery
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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