free delivery

American

noun

the delivery of mail directly to the recipient's address without charge to the recipient.

Before free delivery people had to pick up their mail at the post office or pay a letter carrier to deliver it.

Etymology

Origin of free delivery

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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From Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, customers must use the code SNAPRELIEF1 at checkout for $25 off SNAP-eligible items and free delivery.

From Salon

Several organizations are offering free delivery of groceries and necessities to families affected by recent immigration enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucy Britnell, a self-confessed "shopaholic" from Teesside, has paid for a premier Asos account since 2018, which gives customers free delivery - but has now been banned.

From BBC

The institution of Rural Free Delivery in 1896 and the addition of the Parcel Post service in 1913 caused an explosion of mail-order foods in America.

From Salon

Free delivery will also be available for orders of $25 or over with one to two week delivery.

From BBC

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