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free delivery

American  

noun

  1. 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

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The FTC alleged that the grocery-delivery platform falsely advertised free delivery and 100% satisfaction guarantee, and also didn’t adequately disclose the terms for Instacart+ membership.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 22, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 2025

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 Jun. 24, 2025

Many ads promoted special "app-only" deals, including free delivery, especially for fast food.

From Salon Jul. 16, 2024

They cannot get them any cheaper; and must, in all fairness, charge Carriage, Commission etc., in addition to the One Price in which Mr. Arber includes free delivery by post.

From A Supplication for the Beggars by Simon Fish

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