delivery

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the act of delivering or distributing something like goods or mail

   I made my last delivery of the day, and now can go home.

2. 2
   noun

   the event of giving birth

   They had a difficult delivery, but the newborn is healthy.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of conveying something.

   The delivery was completed by four.

4. 4
   noun

   The item which has been conveyed.

   Your delivery is on the table.

5. 5
   noun

   The act or process of a mother giving birth.

   Near-synonyms: childbirth, parturition

6. 6
   noun

   A pitching motion.

   His delivery has a catch in it.

7. 7
   noun

   A thrown pitch.

   Here is the delivery; ... strike three!

8. 8
   noun

   The manner of speaking or singing.

   The actor's delivery was flawless.

Etymology

From Middle English deliveri et al., from Anglo-Norman, from Old French delivrer.