delivery — the action of delivering letters, packages, or ordered goods
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of delivering letters, packages, or ordered goods
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈlɪvəri/
Example Sentences
- The delivery driver got lost and ended up at a zoo instead of my house.
- I ordered food delivery but forgot I was on a diet.
- The company offers same-day delivery for urgent orders.
delivery
NOUN[/dɪˈlɪvəri/]
the action of delivering letters, packages, or ordered goods
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 13th-century French 'delivrer', derived from Latin 'de-' (completely) and 'liberare' (to free or liberate). Originally meaning 'to rescue' or 'to set free', the term gradually evolved to mean 'to hand over' or 'to convey goods', reflecting a shift from physical liberation to the transfer of possessions.
Breakdown
de- (completely, fully) + liber- (free) + -are (Latin infinitive marker) + -y (English noun suffix). The Latin 'liberare' was transformed into Old French 'livrer', which English adopted as 'delivery' with the addition of the nominal suffix '-y'.
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📝Examples
“The delivery driver got lost and ended up at a zoo instead of my house.”
“I ordered food delivery but forgot I was on a diet.”
“The company offers same-day delivery for urgent orders.”
“Her speech delivery was so boring that half the audience fell asleep.”
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