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.

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Etymology

Origin of free delivery

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

What with the telephone and the Rural Free Delivery, there wasn’t much place to hide anymore.

From Literature

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Shoppers can also get free delivery by ordering through the Wing app.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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