Delivery

noun

/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/

Word Frequency: 24.5

Definitions

1.nounThe act of conveying something.

"The delivery was completed by four."

2.nounThe item which has been conveyed.

"Your delivery is on the table."

3.nounThe act of giving birth

"The delivery was painful."

4.nounA pitching motion.

"His delivery has a catch in it."

5.nounA thrown pitch.

"Here is the delivery; ... strike three!"

6.nounThe manner of speaking.

"The actor's delivery was flawless."

7.nounThe administration of a drug.

"Drug delivery system."

8.nounA ball bowled.

9.nounThe process of throwing a stone.

10.nounProcess of introducing foreign DNA into host cells.

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.