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noun

(in the U.S. Postal Service) delivery of mail outside the regularly scheduled hours, by a special messenger, upon the payment of an extra fee.

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Origin of special delivery

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

OTHER WORDS FROM special delivery

spe·cial-de·liv·er·y, adjective

Words nearby special delivery

special checking account, special clearing, special collection, special constable, special court-martial, special delivery, special delivery stamp, special dividend, special drawing rights, special education, special educational needs
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Words related to special delivery

express, first-class, messenger, priority mail, special handling

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British Dictionary definitions for special delivery

special delivery

noun

the delivery of a piece of mail outside the time of a scheduled delivery
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