B1nounbusinessfood
US/dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/
UK/dɪˈlɪv.ər.i/
the act of bringing goods, letters or food to a person or place
In context
Most online shops in Vietnam offer free delivery on orders over 300,000 dong.
The delivery driver called me three times because he couldn't find my alley.
We ordered food for delivery because it was raining too hard to go out.
Words that go with delivery
adjective + noun
- free deliveryThe store offers free delivery within the city.
- next-day deliveryIf you pay extra, you can get next-day delivery.
noun + noun
- home deliveryHome delivery became very popular during the pandemic.
- delivery driverDelivery drivers work long hours in the heat.
- delivery chargeThere is a small delivery charge for orders outside the district.
verb + noun
- take delivery ofThe school will take delivery of the new computers next week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The shop has delivery to home.Correct: The shop offers home delivery.