delivery

Universal Words noun (plural deliveries) 1 [U,C] the act of taking goods, letters, etc. to the people they have been sent to: a delivery van * Please pay for goods on delivery (= when you receive them). * Allow 28 days for delivery. * Is there a postal / mail delivery on Saturdays? * (formal) When can you take delivery of (= be available to receive) the car? * (figurative) the delivery of public services 2 [C,U] the process of giving birth to a baby: an easy / difficult delivery * a delivery room / ward (= in a hospital, etc.) 3 [sing.] the way in which sb speaks, sings a song, etc. in public: The beautiful poetry was ruined by her poor delivery. 4 [C] a ball that is thrown, especially in cricket or baseball: a fast delivery IDIOMS see CASHn.