delivery

/dɪˈlɪv.(ə.)ɹi/ noun B1

The act of conveying something. (countable, uncountable) · The delivery was completed by four.· delivery of a nuclear missile to its target
The item which has been conveyed. (countable, uncountable) · Your delivery is on the table.
The act or process of a mother giving birth. (countable, uncountable) · Near-synonyms: childbirth, parturition· The delivery was painful.
A pitching motion. (countable, uncountable) · His delivery has a catch in it.
A thrown pitch. (countable, uncountable) · Here is the delivery; ... strike three!
The manner of speaking or singing. (countable, uncountable) · The actor's delivery was flawless.
The administration of a drug. (countable, uncountable) · drug delivery system
A ball bowled. (countable, uncountable)

Plural deliveries

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He did not see the Englishman fold up and place in his pocket the accusation written by Danglars under the arbor of La Réserve, and which had the postmark, “Marseilles, 27th February, delivery 6 o’clock, P.M.”

The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 324 · C1

Some people argue that teenagers are too busy, but a simple meal often takes less time than waiting for a delivery.

Every teenager should learn to cook, p. 1 · B2

The delivery driver was very polite and careful with the heavy package.

A Broken Dining Table, p. 1 · B1

Therefore, I believe the damage happened at the factory before the delivery.

A Broken Dining Table, p. 1 · B1

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