Delivery is the act of bringing something to someone or somewhere it needs to go. When a mail carrier makes a delivery, they bring packages and letters to your door. A pizza delivery driver brings hot pizza to your house. Hospitals have special delivery rooms where babies are born, because the baby is being delivered into the world.

The word also describes how you present or perform something. If you deliver a speech with confidence and clear expression, you're showing good delivery. An actor's delivery of their lines can make the difference between a funny joke landing perfectly or falling flat. A baseball pitcher with strong delivery throws with good form and power.

You can deliver on a promise when you do what you said you would do. If you promise to finish a group project on time and actually complete it, you've delivered. Companies that consistently deliver quality products build trust with their customers.

The phrase “deliver the goods” means to succeed at something important or fulfill what's expected. When your team needs you most and you score the winning goal, you've delivered the goods.