Delivery Definition & Meaning

delivery
noun
  1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail); "his reluctant delivery of bad news"
  2. the event of giving birth; "she had a difficult delivery"
  3. your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally; "his manner of speaking was quite abrupt"; "her speech was barren of southernisms"; "I detected a slight accent in his speech"
  4. the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another
  5. (baseball) the act of throwing a baseball by a pitcher to a batter
  6. recovery or preservation from loss or danger; "work is the deliverance of mankind"; "a surgeon's job is the saving of lives"
  7. the act of delivering a child

"Delivery" in song lyrics

See how delivery is used in real songs:

  • "I'll bring it right straight to your jaw, free delivery"
    A.G. f/ Big Pun, KRS-One — Drop it Heavy
  • "I'm age sported in dialog, and word delivery"
    Athletic Mic League — Vibin'
  • "It's a special delivery."
    The Beatnuts — Supa Supreme

Usage tips for "delivery"

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